News is breaking on Twitter that Phyllis Gotlieb, one of Canada’s finest science fiction writers, has died at the age of 82. Cory Doctorow has an obituary on Boing!Boing!
I reviewed one of Gotlieb’s books for the Torcon 3 issue of Emerald City. I was so impressed that I went around the convention looking for more of her work. If anyone ever asked me to suggest nominees for the Cordwainer Smith Award, she’d definitely be on my list.
That review makes me want to run out and find copies of all three in that series… Something to look for in the dealer’s room at Anticipation, perhaps!