Hello Todd;

I began reading the Pern books at the urging of my late fiance when I bought the first trilogy for his birthday and present in December 2003. This was shortly before he passed away (in Feb ’04). Instead of reading it himself, he handed it to me saying “As much as I enjoy reading them love, please read this first so we can talk about them when I do read them again.” Sadly, he never got to indulge. Despite his decline, I continued attempting to complete the series since I felt he’d recover.

Needless to say I have many reason to say that I’m enjoying each and every book that I now have in my library. I used ebay to complete the collection up to “The Skies of Pern” and look forward to obtaining “Dragon’s Kin” soon and “Dragonsblood” when it’s released.

My new sweetheart is also beginning to read the books as well as some of your Mum’s other series (which I obtained in my ebay purchases as parts of book lots). My children (ages 16 & 19) have also enjoyed partaking in the wonderful journey through the world of Pern as have other friends and family who’ve taken my recommendation on your mum and your writings.

Thank you for continuing the series. I was sad to read of your Mum’s stroke and pray she is recovering well.

On another note; could you recommend any specific colleges in the UK, or surrounding countries that my 16 year old might apply to for arts after she finishes High School here in the states? She is terrifically talented and has a drive to write, paint and enter the world of a commercial and private artist. Her dream is to study “abroad”.

My best regards to you and yours.

Dee

Hi Dee!

Mum’s stroke was so incredibly mild only my sister noticed it at first. She suffered little lasting harm, and no loss of mobility. That was nearly four years ago.

I’m sorry about your fiance and can only praise his excellent taste. I do hope you’ll enjoy “Dragon’s Kin” which is now out in paperback. Dragonsblood will be out in hardback this coming January.

I’m afraid that I don’t know Arts schools in the UK all that well. As I now live in Los Angeles, my knowledge of colleges and universities in Europe is quite limited. I’d say that your 16 year old, when she’s a bit older (or chaperoned), might be best served by spending a summer in the UK and looking around herself. Perhaps someone from the UK reading your message might have some suggestions.

Cheers,
Todd

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Dear Todd

I’ve got a queston, Todd. Can somebody do multiple things at once? That is, can somebody be an author, artist, and comic writer at the same time? I just got a new idea for a short story the other day, and I think it might work.(I’ve been saying that for about four years now,lol) Well, I hope it works out, thanks for all your help.

Sincerly

Nhorad
P.S. please give my regards to Mrs. Anne McCaffrey. I am currently reading Moreta, (I only have to read about one or two more) I’ve heard some gossip about the book Moreta on your website, so it just makes me more anxious to finish it.

Hi Nhorad!

Yes, there are many people who can tackle (and complete) several projects simultaneously. Sometimes it works better for them because they can shift from one project to the other when they get stuck. On the other hand, it can be a recipe for thrashing — jumping from one project to another to another without getting any work done at all. The trick is discipline.

Good luck!

Cheers,
Todd

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Dear Todd,

I was reading through the fanmail section of your website and came across the letter from the fan that had Dragonlover’s guide to pern but not the Atlas I myself am fortunate to own both and I actually got ahold of the Atlas of Pern through a friend if she is really wanting to find a copy then she can visit Alibris.com they have many books that are out of print and not in stores anymore if you could please pass that on!

Thanks Renee!

I’m not sure if she wanted to get a copy of “The Atlas of Pern” but at least now she knows a place to pick it up!

Cheers,
Todd

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