Letter from Paul
Hi Todd
I have been a fan of your Mum’s Pern books since I was 18. Its been a while since I read any Pern books and have, in recent years, pretty much stopped reading. Being a single foster dad to a lively 9 year old tends to give you very little time to yourself to do enjoyable quiet stuff like reading.
I just wanted to say that I borrowed Dragonsblood from the local library on a whim the other day and devoured it in no time. Since then I have read both Dragonheart and Dragongirl. And seriously loved every minute. I have Dragon’s Heart already to read next.
Sorry for waffling, I just wanted you to know that I am so glad you have taken up your Mum’s mantle and are continuing her legacy. Thanks for the new Pern novels and I hope that there will be many more to come as I feel that Pern is in the safest and most trusted of hands. I will definitely be in line to get them. (I think I will buy my own copies though because my Pern collection would not be complete.)
Regards
Paul
PS I was sorry to hear about the loss of your Mum. I remember about 10 years ago exchanging several emails with her about the Pern books and getting a better insight into the workings of a weyr. She was a very special lady, which I am sure you already know.
Hi Paul,
Well, I’m glad to hear that, tickled pink, in fact!
You might want to try, Dragon’s Kin, Dragon’s Fire, and Dragon Harper which are all prequels to Dragonsblood and Dragonheart and, of course, after Dragon’s Time you’ve got Sky Dragons yet to enjoy — and all of those are collaborations with Mum.
Congratulations also on being a foster Dad, particularly a single one at that! (That, by the way, gives you every right to waffle as much as you want <g>).
Cheers,
Todd