First published 1999
Anne McCaffrey built the dragon worlds of Pern, but her own story remained largely untold. Her son Todd McCaffrey opens the door to the woman behind the fantasy empire. Born on April Fool's Day in 1926, Anne possessed the McCaffrey family gift of second sight from childhood. She fought to juggle the demands of marriage, motherhood, and writing during the 1960s, pioneering a path for women in science fiction. A difficult divorce tested her resolve, yet she persevered to achieve the success and recognition that made her one of the genre's most influential voices. Todd McCaffrey draws on intimate family knowledge and his role as both son and writing collaborator to present his mother's complete journey. This biography reveals the personal struggles and triumphs that shaped the creator of Pern, offering readers new understanding of both the worlds she imagined and the remarkable woman who brought them to life.
Genres: biography, science-fiction, 20th-century, fantasy
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, overcoming-adversity
Period: 20th Century
113 pages · Hardcover · Del Rey