Justine Larbalestier

Octavia E. Butler Dead (Updated)

Octavia E. Butler, one of the finest, most inventive writers I’ve ever read, has died at the age of 58 of a stoke.

This is unbelieveable. She will be missed.

Update: Butler stories available online:

The Book of Martha
Amnesty

Scott has now written about what Butler meant to him. What Scott said.

Posted by Justine at 9:22, 27 February 2006 under Fans & readers, Reading, State of the World | 5 Comments »

Comments

Charlotte May Says:

I am so very sad to hear this news, in my opinion one of the finest of writers. Such a tremendous loss. I have just gone to my bookshelf and removed a signed copy of ‘kindred’ which I will read again and again. What a fantastic legacy she has left us all. She will live on in her work and in our hearts.

February 27th, 2006 at 9:46 am
Scott W Says:

much sadness

wild seed is one of the handful of books that changed the way I write.

February 27th, 2006 at 1:09 pm
tricia sullivan Says:

i can’t believe it. i loved her work and admired the commitment she made to writing her own vision, without bowing to the market or any trend. i had the honour of meeting her at the clarke awards a few years ago and she was sincere, passionate, and very humble. i just can’t believe it. this is terrible news.

February 28th, 2006 at 5:41 am
4. Justine Says:

What you all said. I haven’t felt this horrible about a writer dying since Angela Carter. I spent yesterday re-reading Wild Seed and being amazed all over again.

February 28th, 2006 at 12:24 pm
janet Says:

this is such a loss. she was a great writer, and, from all i’ve heard, a really good person.

March 1st, 2006 at 4:25 am

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