Dragonwriter: A Tribute to Anne McCaffrey and Pern (Unabridged‪)‬

A Tribute to SF Great Anne McCaffrey

Angelina 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 Yarbro


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 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.