Book cover for Dragonwriter: A Tribute to Anne McCaffrey and Pern by Todd McCaffrey

Dragonwriter

A Tribute to Anne McCaffrey and Pern

Todd McCaffrey
2013 Released
288 Pages
4-5 Hours
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Smart PopISBN 9781937856847

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.

Contributors include:

  • Angelina Adams

  • David Brin

  • David Gerrold

  • John Goodwin

  • Janis Ian

  • Alec Johnson

  • Georgeanne Kennedy

  • Mercedes Lackey

  • Sharon Lee and Steve Miller

  • Lois McMaster Bujold

  • Elizabeth Moon

  • Charlotte Moore

  • Robert Neilson

  • Jody Lynn Nye and Bill Fawcett

  • Robin Roberts

  • Elizabeth Ann Scarborough

  • Wen Spencer

  • Michael Whelan

  • Richard J. Woods

  • Chelsea Quinn Yarbro

    • Todd McCaffrey

    Todd McCaffrey is an American author of science fiction and fantasy. The second child of Anne McCaffrey, author of the Pern series, McCaffrey grew up surrounded by science fiction, fantasy, and plenty of dragons. His love of reading was supplemented by a fascination with space travel and exploration, and after growing up in both New York and Ireland he eventually earned a degree in mechanical engineering at the College of Technology (now Dublin Institute of Technology). He then earned his pilot license and subsequently flew solo across the United States—twice. McCaffrey has also served in the US Army and worked in computer programming. He is the author or coauthor of many books and short stories, among them Dragonholder: The Life and Dreams (So Far) of Anne McCaffrey and eight books in the Pern saga, including Dragonsblood. He lives in Los Angeles, California.

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