{"product_id":"dragonwriter-a-tribute-to-anne-mccaffrey-and-pern-paperback","title":"Dragonwriter: A Tribute to Anne McCaffrey and Pern - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTodd McCaffrey\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eDavid Brin\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by), \u003cb\u003eLois McMaster Bujold\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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(R) series crafted intricate stories, enthralling worlds, and strong heroines that profoundly impacted the science fiction community and genre. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eDragonwriter\u003c\/i\u003e, 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 \u003cb\u003eElizabeth Moon\u003c\/b\u003e relates the lessons she learned from Pern's Lessa (and from Lessa's creator); Hugo Award-winner \u003cb\u003eDavid Brin\u003c\/b\u003e recalls Anne's steadfast belief that the world to come will be better than the one before; legendary SFF artist \u003cb\u003eMichael Whelan\u003c\/b\u003e shares (and tells stories about) never-before-published Pern sketches from his archives; and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJoin 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eContributors include: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Angelina Adams\u003cbr\u003e- David Brin\u003cbr\u003e- David Gerrold\u003cbr\u003e- John Goodwin\u003cbr\u003e- Janis Ian\u003cbr\u003e- Alec Johnson\u003cbr\u003e- Georgeanne Kennedy\u003cbr\u003e- Mercedes Lackey\u003cbr\u003e- Sharon Lee and Steve Miller\u003cbr\u003e- Lois McMaster Bujold\u003cbr\u003e- Elizabeth Moon\u003cbr\u003e- Charlotte Moore\u003cbr\u003e- Robert Neilson\u003cbr\u003e- Jody Lynn Nye and Bill Fawcett\u003cbr\u003e- Robin Roberts\u003cbr\u003e- Elizabeth Ann Scarborough\u003cbr\u003e- Wen Spencer\u003cbr\u003e- Michael Whelan\u003cbr\u003e- Richard J. Woods\u003cbr\u003e- Chelsea Quinn Yarbro\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTodd Johnson McCaffrey\u003c\/b\u003e wrote his first science-fiction story when he was twelve and has been writing on and off ever since. Including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling \u003ci\u003eDragon's Fire\u003c\/i\u003e, he has written eight books in the Pern universe both solo and in collaboration with his mother, Anne McCaffrey; appeared in many anthologies, most recently with his short story, Coward, in \u003ci\u003eWhen the Hero Comes Home\u003c\/i\u003e (2011), and with Robin Redbreast in the forthcoming \u003ci\u003eWhen the Villain Returns\u003c\/i\u003e (August 2012), and the mini-anthology \u003ci\u003eSix\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe is currently working on several non-Pern books, including the near future \u003ci\u003eCity of Angels\u003c\/i\u003e and an alternate history steam world where Bonnie Prince Charlie captures London and restores the Stuarts to the thrones of England and Scotland. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVisit his website at http: \/\/www.toddmccaffrey.org.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.2 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 06, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769908986144,"sku":"9781937856830","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c5c5199e302ec0eae92a469ee4f25869.webp?v=1780359523","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/dragonwriter-a-tribute-to-anne-mccaffrey-and-pern-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}