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A tribute to science fiction great Anne McCaffrey’s life, legacy, and work
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
- Anne McCaffrey, Believer in Us
- Why Are You Reading This Stupid Shirt?
- Star Power
- How the Dragonlady Saved My Life
- Bookends
- Lessons From Lessa
- Flying in New Directions
- Modeling the Writer’s Life
- All the Weyrs of Pern
- The McCaffrey Effect
- The Ships That Were
- The Dragonlady’s Songs
- Religion on Pern?
- Annie and Horses
- Picturing Pern
- Red Star Rising
- Changes Without Notice
- The Twithead with the Dragon Tattoo
- The Masterharper is Gone
- Universal Mum
- Afterword: Dragonwriter
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Dragonwriter, a tribute to Anne McCaffrey and Pern
Posted August 13thEach 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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Posted July 4th
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What People Are Saying
A fantastic tribute to a woman who clearly impacted many, many people throughout her life.
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.
If you are a diehard McCaffrey fan . . . you really don't want to miss this wonderful tribute to a truly fantastic lady.
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