Dragonwriter: A Tribute to Anne McCaffrey and Pern

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(R) 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