Dragonwriter, Todd McCaffrey Editor
Dragonwriter, Todd McCaffrey Editor
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Dragonwriter
A Tribute to Anne McCaffrey and Pern

Author: Todd McCaffrey (Editor), Leah Wilson (Editor)

Narrator: Emily Durante, Mel Foster, Janis Ian, Todd McCaffrey

Unabridged: 7 hr 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/06/2013


Synopsis

A Tribute to SF Great Anne McCaffreyAngelina Adams - David Brin - David Gerrold - John Goodwin - Janis Ian
Alec Johnson - Georgeanne Kennedy - Mercedes Lackey - Sharon Lee & Steve Miller
Lois McMaster Bujold - Elizabeth Moon - Charlotte Moore - Robert Neilson
Jody Lynn Nye & Bill Fawcett - Robin Roberts - Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
Wen Spencer - Michael Whelan - Richard J. Woods - Chelsea Quinn YarbroWhen 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 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.

About Todd McCaffrey (Editor)

Todd McCaffrey is the bestselling author of the Pern novels Dragonsblood, Dragonheart, and Dragongirl, and the co-author, with his mother, Anne McCaffrey, of Dragon’s Time, Dragon’s Kin, Dragon’s Fire, and Dragon Harper. A computer engineer, he currently lives in Los Angeles. Having grown up in Ireland with the epic of the Dragonriders of Pern,® he is bursting with ideas for new stories of that world, its people, and its dragons.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Beverly on August 11, 2013

I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Like millions of readers across this planet, I fell in love with Anne McCaffrey's Pernese dragons (and wanted my own, of course). I also loved Helva and the brainships, Killashandra Ree, The Rowan - ALL her heroines......more

Goodreads review by Ilona on July 18, 2013

Complimentary Review Copy Provided by Publisher Through NetGalley I have loved Anne McCaffrey since the late 1970's when I first read her book Dragon Singer. I was hooked and, after reluctantly returning my copy to the library, I went out and bought everything I could from her. I continued my l......more

Goodreads review by Mark on August 08, 2013

The death of Anne McCaffrey in November 2011 was much mourned by many in the SF/Fantasy community. Her presence in the SF field was a major one, with over 46 years of professional publishing and well over 50 novels (although most in her later years were collaborations). Her most famous series was th......more

Goodreads review by Jaymi on July 31, 2013

Disclamer: I received a review copy through netgalley.com. I first stumbled on Anne McCaffery's Pern series in the 8th grade. I had fallen in love with dragons and vowed to read anything that contained dragons between the covers. Enter the Dragon Riders of Pern. I loved the series, the way the dragon......more

Goodreads review by Shannon on November 25, 2013

I wrapped myself around this book in a Barnes and Noble recently and read it cover to cover. It summed up everything I knew about Anne McCaffrey and allowed me to tell her goodbye. And it did one other thing. It confirmed to me that the real writer in her genes was passed on to her daughter. Fluid, we......more