Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Damn it

Octavia Butler, 1947-2006

She was one of the best. Period.


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I had the good fortune to be invited to an intimate luncheon at which she was the hororee. She had a remarkable presence, but was thoughtful and generous with her comments, unlike some other famous authors I've met.

Cecilia

Posted by: Anonymous Anonymous at 2/28/2006 12:37 PM

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