Literature has lost one of its greatest modern writers: Octavia E. Butler, a pioneer in science fiction, died recently at her home in Washington.
We just learned of her passing and like many of her fans, are stunned to say the very least.
Do yourself a favor and pick up Kindred, Wild Seed or any of her other titles and get acquainted with the work of Octavia Butler.
She will be deeply missed.
Why didnt this make the news?
ReplyDeleteThat photo of her breaks my heart.
Octavia's death should have received more coverage. I still can't believe this one.
ReplyDeleteHer death did make a lot of papers, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Associated Press.
ReplyDeletei heard about it, and it is very unfortunate....there will never be another.
ReplyDeleteI just heard about this. I can't believe it. She was like a hero to me. She was like one of the first and still few black female voices in Sci Fiction and I can't believe she's gone. I enjoyed her voice...we needed and still need a voice...like hers.
ReplyDeleteI was deeply saddened at her passing. She was an inspiration as a pioneer in the science fiction genre. I have read every book she has ever written and had just received her newest 'Fledging" when I heard the news. If you have'nt read her please do, you will not be disappointed.
ReplyDeleteHi! Love you blog articles.
ReplyDeleteA passionate fan for years so I started my own blog :-)
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