tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439499929311889062.post2588710099465288544..comments2023-09-11T09:19:38.384-05:00Comments on Sarah Ahiers Writes: In Which I Remember Anne McCaffreySarah Ahiershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439499929311889062.post-78152327554271593352011-12-07T09:59:32.728-06:002011-12-07T09:59:32.728-06:00Well said.
It was a very depressing day when I r...Well said. <br /><br />It was a very depressing day when I realized many of the writers/artists/actors/directors I love would likely pass on in my lifetime, leaving me in a world without new work by them.Austin Gortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14281239771248780430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439499929311889062.post-83563366626124329482011-12-07T06:41:17.558-06:002011-12-07T06:41:17.558-06:00This was beautifully written. Thank you, Sarah.
A...This was beautifully written. Thank you, Sarah.<br /><br />And wasn't she the first writer to think of the idea that a dragon could be <i>ridden</i>? I could be wrong, but I think she was, and I will always love her for that.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439499929311889062.post-4340220761860000302011-12-06T17:44:21.065-06:002011-12-06T17:44:21.065-06:00It's sad when an icon passes away. Almost feel...It's sad when an icon passes away. Almost feels like a family member. I agree with Clutzattack -- leaving the legacy of books behind equals a life well-lived.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01899768909313326172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439499929311889062.post-16287014849998034832011-12-06T16:21:42.121-06:002011-12-06T16:21:42.121-06:00This was a beautiful lament. I never got into Anne...This was a beautiful lament. I never got into Anne McCaffrey because she had so many books I didn't know where to start, but I've been meaning to try some of the Pern series. I look forward to your list of favourites.<br /><br />Allison<br /><a href="http://www.alsgeekbanter.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Geek Banter</a>Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586970076965983267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439499929311889062.post-78445855009129647702011-12-06T10:54:22.593-06:002011-12-06T10:54:22.593-06:00Beautifully said.Beautifully said.Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539290964546504171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439499929311889062.post-85296596912651335472011-12-06T01:25:54.068-06:002011-12-06T01:25:54.068-06:00I too loved Anne McCafferey. I want to point out t...I too loved Anne McCafferey. I want to point out though that the book covers that you posted were hand drawn by my favorite cover artist of all time. His name is Michael Whelan. He's a multiple Hugo and Nebula award winner and is in his sixties now I think. I will weep buckets when Mr. Whelan leaves our world. I just want to meet with him once before he dies. I'm going to have to try and make that dream come true.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439499929311889062.post-16065387602784241092011-12-05T18:51:30.954-06:002011-12-05T18:51:30.954-06:00Dragon rider as well. For sure. NO competition.
B...Dragon rider as well. For sure. NO competition.<br /><br />Beautiful post!LisaAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02084670148565013397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439499929311889062.post-4233742492697072182011-12-05T16:03:51.566-06:002011-12-05T16:03:51.566-06:00Lovely tribute.Lovely tribute.Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439499929311889062.post-23222861150045619242011-12-05T11:28:52.300-06:002011-12-05T11:28:52.300-06:00One thing i forgot about the awesomeness that is P...One thing i forgot about the awesomeness that is Pern is the fact that it's a Fantasy Series based on Science Fiction. Like if you just start the series where you're supposed to with Lessa then it's very much a Fantasy Series. But if you start with DragonsDawn (like i mistakenly did after the HarperHall Trilogy), then you realize that it's a Science Fiction series hidden as FantasyAnne Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04695186823472404436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439499929311889062.post-81374939278423115182011-12-05T10:55:02.452-06:002011-12-05T10:55:02.452-06:00Hey Falen,
Being a dragonrider sounds magnificent,...Hey Falen,<br />Being a dragonrider sounds magnificent, and so does Anne! I'm more an urban fantasy fan than straight fantasy, but I'm always open--especially to the greats!! I started reading pretty late in the game, but I'd love to discover a new author to love. I'll be waiting to see what your favorites books are!<br />Ninja Girl<br />P.S. Although I don't read much epic fantasy, I love me some dragons, so...;)Ninja Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00901215698632029838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439499929311889062.post-40854223167829518112011-12-05T10:52:40.744-06:002011-12-05T10:52:40.744-06:00I can't believe I haven't read one of the ...I can't believe I haven't read one of the Pern books. I look forward to your post on Wed where you share some of your faves. Maybe that will be a good launching point for me to read my first one.TL Conwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08831728300345220814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439499929311889062.post-67212606395676646592011-12-05T09:11:47.899-06:002011-12-05T09:11:47.899-06:00I loved her Pern series, too. I hope she's res...I loved her Pern series, too. I hope she's resting with a margarita in some fantastical heavenly place.Lola Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394765053485642935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439499929311889062.post-31611479152568575212011-12-05T08:45:12.500-06:002011-12-05T08:45:12.500-06:00She really impacted the writing world with her sci...She really impacted the writing world with her science fiction and fantasy books.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439499929311889062.post-86704415940673061892011-12-05T08:18:08.854-06:002011-12-05T08:18:08.854-06:00Glad you found Anne's work and it had such an ...Glad you found Anne's work and it had such an impact on you.<br /><br />I was selfishly disappointed when author Tony Hillerman passed away--I had read all of his Navajo reservation mysteries, really identified with his characters, and was sad knowing that the world he had created ended as well.Slamdunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087161268629251860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439499929311889062.post-80732334422187572352011-12-05T07:45:58.407-06:002011-12-05T07:45:58.407-06:00i remember i used to see her books in the school l...i remember i used to see her books in the school library all the time. This was back when i was reading walter Farley and Jim Kjelgaard. but then i finished all their books and needed to try something new, so i figured i'd try one of those Harper Hall books.<br />Life. Changed. Forever.<br />I didn't always understand what she was talking about, but i knew i needed to read more.<br />And i've never put down Fantasy and Sci-Fi sinceAnne Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04695186823472404436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439499929311889062.post-20819454279143739992011-12-05T07:35:32.640-06:002011-12-05T07:35:32.640-06:00Amen to that.
Her first Pern book, Dragonflight i...Amen to that.<br /><br />Her first Pern book, Dragonflight is still my very favorite.<br /><br />I loved how the female character (Lessa) didn't wait around for some man to save her. <br /><br />It might not seem like a big deal today but McCaffrey wrote this in 1968--and it was a BIG deal then.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439499929311889062.post-79265725338461061922011-12-05T07:29:50.857-06:002011-12-05T07:29:50.857-06:00There's no other legacy that can touch so many...There's no other legacy that can touch so many people quite like a book can. <br /><br />I look forward to checking out the series and your favorites from it.Kimberlee Turleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04695299361596799423noreply@blogger.com