Dee pointed out to me that for a writer who writes mysteries and fantasy, I hardly ever mention either in this blog. I'll take care of that right now and will do better in the future.
     Recently I came across the website for Andre Norton. Ms. Norton has published an incredible number of fantasy and science fiction novels in a career that spans over 50 years. I remember quite well coming across her novels in the library and eagerly devouring them when I was a pre-teen (back in the Dark Ages).
     The Science Fiction Book Club has several of her novels in hardback. I've started buying them to add to my collection of Norton softcovers. I have about thirty of her books total, and I've barely started. Her imagination and work ethic were equally amazing. I don't know how she did it. Admittedly some of her books aren't great, but none of them are bad, and many of them are wonderful. Her Witch World® Novels are fan favorites. For starters, I recommend Forerunner Foray and Star Rangers.
     Even though her health isn't great now, she's still active in collaborations with other authors and occasionally a novel of her own. She was 91 this February. How's that for amazing?

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