ANDRE NORTON (1912-2005)

Andre Norton reportedly died today at her home in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, of congestive heart failure at the age of 93. One of the most influential and enduring Science Fiction/Fantasy writers, her Witch World series is still popular today. In fact, the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America has just named a new award in her honor, the Andre Norton Award for outstanding young adult science fiction or fantasy; the first award will be presented in 2006.

There is an official Andre Norton Website.

J.M. Cornwell interviewed her 5 years ago for The Rose and Thorn.