I’m sure you’ve all seen the announcement by Burt Rutan of Scaled Composites and Richard Branson of Virgin Galactic but if you’re interested in spaceflight, you should check out this video.
For those of you who don’t (yet) fly, the EAA is the Experimental Aviation Association — the amazing people who run the yearly EAA Fly-In at Oshkosh, WI (I went twice, flying solo in my ol’ Piper Tomahawk).
Todd,
I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your visit to Seattle/University Book Store. There is nothing quite as enjoyable as listening to the author of something you’ve read put their original/personal inflections into a reading. I have enjoyed the Pern novels you have written, and look forward to more of your writings on this and other worlds. I mentioned when I met you that “Decision at Doona” is the book that excited me to become an avid reader, and that I had always wondered who the Todd in the dedication was and what he was really like. Now I’ve met him. (sorta)
Thanks again,
Dave
Hi Dave!
I’m pretty sure that I cringed when you mentioned “Decision at Doona.” For those of you who don’t understand, the book is about a young Todd (age 6) and was published when I was in seventh grade. I leave it to you to imagine the teasing I got over “little Toddy”.
But I’m glad that you liked the book, Dave, particularly if it started you into reading! Certainly, with adolescence behind me, I can see how enjoyable the book would be to anyone who wasn’t given a starring role in it!
Cheers,
Todd
Hello,
Just finished reading Dragon Harper. I would have to say it was one of the best Pern books in the entire series. Kindan is a great character and I look forward to seeing more of him.
I think that what I liked the most in this story is the combination of falling from grace and redemption. Redemption is a so powerful because it gives us hope.
Thank you.
-Matt
Thanks, Matt!
I’m glad that you like Kindan because I plan on writing more about him!
Cheers,
Todd
Dear Todd,
I just finished Dragon Harper. Cried copiously. Have read all of yours and your mom’s books. Keep them coming! What a wonderful universe you both have created! The characters are so easy to become attached to.
Thank you for sharing your gift with us all.
Jan
Dear Jan,
Thanks! I’m glad that you liked Dragon Harper!
Cheers,
Todd