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Old 11-22-2011, 05:56 PM   #1
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Anne McCaffrey Has Died
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Fantasy novelist Anne McCaffrey has passed away. She was 85 years old. GalleyCat confirmed the sad news with Random House this afternoon.


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On her blog, she offered this advice for aspiring writers: “First — keep reading. Writers are readers. Writers are also people who can’t not write. Second, follow Heinlein’s rules for getting published: 1. Write it. 2. Finish it. 3. Send it out. 4. Keep sending it out until someone sends you a check. There are variations on that, but that’s basically what works.”
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Old 11-22-2011, 06:11 PM   #2
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She was one of the nicest people I ever met. When my husband broke his leg, she invited him to come and stay with her for weeks, just because she knew he was having trouble with all the stairs in our house, and her house was all on the flat. I'll miss her.
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Old 11-22-2011, 06:29 PM   #4
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I love her books so much. The world was better for having her in it. RIP
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Old 11-22-2011, 06:42 PM   #5
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I still remember reading those graphic novels of her first two or three books. It was so amazing.
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I met her several times at DragonQuest in Atlanta. My favourite author. I need to find more of her books available as eBooks. My paper copies are falling apart.

I started crying with the news. Yes, I'm sad. But her world will continue with Todd McCaffrey...I hope!

RIP Anne. You done good.
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Old 11-22-2011, 06:51 PM   #7
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RIP Anne! I loved her early Pern series (esp Dragonflight) and the way her dragons were portrayed as intelligent beings.
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Old 11-22-2011, 06:55 PM   #8
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Oh no! I have fond memories of my first readings of her fine novels! A true loss!
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So sorry to hear of her death.

I enjoyed the "Dragonriders of Pern" so much.
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Old 11-22-2011, 07:41 PM   #10
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My wife and I reread the Pern and Crystal Singer novels often.
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Old 11-22-2011, 07:51 PM   #11
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Old 11-22-2011, 07:53 PM   #12
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Have read most of her works!

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Old 11-22-2011, 07:54 PM   #13
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My condolences to her family, friends, admirers and fans.

I haven't taken the opportunity to read her work, but I've heard her name since the first day I knew I liked fantasy novels. She obviously touched a lot of lives and meant a great deal to many people.

May she Rest In Peace.
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Old 11-22-2011, 08:48 PM   #14
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A sad loss... got to know her whilst organising conventions back in the seventies, a wonderful person as well as a great writer...
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Very sad news. Condolences to her family.
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