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Dragonwriter: A Tribute to Anne McCaffrey and Pern
| Author: | Todd McCaffrey |
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Benbella Books, 2013 |
| Series: | Pern |
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| Book Type: | Non-Fiction |
| Genre: | Fantasy |
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Synopsis
When Anne McCaffrey passed in November 2011, it was not only those closest to her who mourned her death; legions of readers also felt the loss deeply. The pioneering science fiction author behind the Dragonriders of Pern series crafted intricate stories, enthralling worlds, and strong heroines that profoundly impacted the science fiction community and genre.
In Dragonwriter, Anne's son and Pern writer Todd McCaffrey collects memories and stories about the beloved author, along with insights into her writing and legacy, from those who knew her best. Nebula Award-winner Elizabeth Moon relates the lessons she learned from Pern's Lessa (and from Lessa's creator); Hugo Award-winner David Brin recalls Anne's steadfast belief that the world to come will be better than the one before; legendary SFF artist Michael Whelan shares (and tells stories about) never-before-published Pern sketches from his archives; and more.
Join Anne's co-writers, fellow science fiction authors, family, and friends in remembering her life, and exploring how her mind and pen shaped not only the Weyrs of Pern, but also the literary landscape as we know it.
Contents:
- 1 - Introduction (Dragonwriter: A Tribute to Anne McCaffrey and Pern) - essay by Todd McCaffrey
- 9 - Anne McCaffrey, Believer in Us - essay by David Brin
- 15 - Why Are You Reading This Stupid Shirt? - essay by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller
- 29 - Star Power - essay by John Goodwin
- 35 - How the Dragonlady Saved My Life - essay by David Gerrold
- 43 - Bookends - essay by Robert Neilson
- 55 - Lessons from Lessa - essay by Elizabeth Moon
- 63 - Flying in New Directions - essay by Robin Roberts
- 73 - Modeling the Writer's Life - essay by Lois McMaster Bujold
- 85 - All the Weyrs of Pern - essay by Wen Spencer
- 103 - The McCaffrey Effect - essay by Jody Lynn Nye and Bill Fawcett
- 121 - The Ships That Were - essay by Mercedes Lackey
- 135 - The Dragonlady's Songs - essay by Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
- 151 - Religion on Pern? - essay by Richard J. Woods
- 173 - Annie and Horses - essay by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro
- 179 - Picturing Pern - essay by Michael Whelan
- 199 - Red Star Rising - essay by Alec Johnson
- 215 - Changes Without Notice - essay by Angelina Adams
- 231 - The Twithead with the Dragon Tattoo - essay by Charlotte Moore
- 247 - The Masterharper Is Gone - essay by Janis Ian
- 257 - Universal Mum - essay by Georgeanne Kennedy
- 267 - Afterword (Dragonwriter: A Tribute to Anne McCaffrey and Pern) - essay by Todd McCaffrey
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