A tribute to science fiction great Anne McCaffrey’s life, legacy, and work

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Dragonwriter

A Tribute to Anne McCaffrey and Pern

Edited by Todd McCaffrey

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.

Read Excerpts

Introduction: Dragonwriter
Todd McCaffrey
Anne McCaffrey, Believer in Us
David Brin
Why Are You Reading This Stupid Shirt?
Sharon Lee, Steve Miller
Star Power
John Goodwin
How the Dragonlady Saved My Life
David Gerrold
Bookends
Robert Neilson
Lessons From Lessa
Elizabeth Moon
Flying in New Directions
Robin Roberts
Modeling the Writer’s Life
Lois McMaster Bujold
All the Weyrs of Pern
Wen Spencer
The McCaffrey Effect
Bill Fawcett, Jody Lynn Nye
The Ships That Were
Mercedes Lackey
The Dragonlady’s Songs
Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
Religion on Pern?
Richard J Woods
Annie and Horses
Chelsea Quinn Yarbro
Picturing Pern
Michael Whelan
Red Star Rising
Alec Johnson
Changes Without Notice
Angelina Adams
The Twithead with the Dragon Tattoo
Charlotte Moore
The Masterharper is Gone
Janis Ian
Universal Mum
Georgeanne Kennedy
Afterword: Dragonwriter
Todd McCaffrey

On Our Blog

Dragonwriter, a tribute to Anne McCaffrey and Pern

Posted August 13th

Each season we announce our new titles individually, each in their own post, to give you a little extra background behind the book. If you’ve missed any, you can check them all out here. All of Spring 2013”²s intro posts are here.

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Today is the official pub date for Dragonwriter: A Tribute to Anne McCaffrey and Pern, edited by Todd McCaffrey.

There’s something different about working on a tribute volume, compared to...

2013 Holiday Gift Guide: Anne McCaffrey and Pern

Posted November 25th

In Anne McCaffrey’s Dragonriders of Pern universe, we like to imagine Santa’s reindeer battling Threads right alongside dragons between making holiday gift deliveries.

If going to the mall this time of year makes you wish you could go Between just to get some breathing room, fear not. All of these gift ideas can be delivered right to your doorstep (maybe a dragon will even make the drop off).

San Diego Comic-Con 2013

Posted July 4th

It’s July again, and that means one thing around here at Smart Pop: frantically finishing up packing for San Diego Comic-Con. Click/scroll onward to see where you can find us in the convention center this year, what we’ll be up to, and what we’re giving away.

Jump to: Location, Signings, Panels, Free Stuff (With Bonus Prize Wheel!), Scan and Win

Location (#4300 – Exhibit Hall, Entrance F)

We’re sharing booth space again with Friend of Smart Pop...

What People Are Saying

A fantastic tribute to a woman who clearly impacted many, many people throughout her life.

— Fanboy Comics

This collection has given me an amazing insight into who Anne McCaffrey was as a person, not just a writer . . . I will buy this as a paper book once it’s out, not only to see the beautiful artwork in color (and larger scale) but to have this gem of a tribute gracing my shelves, right next to my small (but growing) collection of Anne McCaffrey novels.

— Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Reviews

If you are a diehard McCaffrey fan . . . you really don't want to miss this wonderful tribute to a truly fantastic lady.

— The Bookwyrm's Hoard