June 23, 1997
Orson Scott Card
Storyteller of the Ages
Considered a major force in today's science fiction, Orson Scott Card's work always leaves the reader's mind staggering with mixtures of exciting possibilities and dreadful realities. Many Hugo and Nebula Awards adorn his SF titles (such as Ender's Game and Speaker for the Dead), but his work extends well past tales set within distant universes. Card has accomplished what many others continually struggle to do; he has established his talents outside of a singular genre and made his mark across the spectrum.
Fans of his science fiction are often surprised to find that some of his stellar successes are based on points of real history, especially that surrounding Joseph Smith and the experiences of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in 19th century America. Understanding this makes his stretches into historical fiction (Saints) and other Mormon-based fiction (Folk of the Fringe) all the more intriguing. Beyond these categories, Card's work has appeared in the form of numerous short stories, articles, essays, horror novels, non-fiction works, scripting work for stage and video, and screenplays. Keep an eye on your neighborhood theater for Ender's Game the movie, for which Card is currently laboring over the screenplay.
Many writers online, like myself, owe him a debt of gratitude for his efforts to nurture blooming talent. Through his publishing company, he has launched such authors as Kathryn H. Kidd, his first co-author for the fascinating novel Lovelock. Hatrack's Writers Groups are divided into two categories, for writers over the age of 18 and for youth writers under the age of 18. The elder group is run by Kathleen Dalton-Woodbury, whose own by-mail workshops have benefited numerous authors throughout the world of writing.
Card continues to bless readers across the globe with his vast array of imaginative tales. The fact that he also chooses to give back to those writers who only dream of having such success is something that should speak highly to anyone, reader or writer.
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Hatrack River: Orson Scott Card's Home Page
Brilliantly designed and overflowing with information about all aspects of Card's success! Visitors can get the latest news on Ender's Game the film, plus download generous previews of his novels, short stories, essays, and more. A bibliography and list of recent reviews is also provided. Those interested in further guidance can access Hatrack River's Writers Groups, a Message Center, Links to other Card sites, and a Calendar of Events. Spend some quality time with them and delve into the astounding realms of Card's brilliantly-crafted worlds.
Native American Authors
Although much-ignored by society at large, great authors of literature have emerged from Indian societies and tribes throughout history. This page is devoted to those pioneering writers in the Native American Nations who made great intellectual contributions to the world of literature.
Children's Book Authors Who Visit Schools
On this page is an extensive list of authors of children's books who will make appearances at schools. With each link is a brief list of some of the author's titles and a description of their writing. An FAQ is also provided and more detailks are on each author's home page.
Michael P. Kube-McDowell
Star Wars is one of my absolutely favorite things, so this choice is a natural. Michael P. Kube-McDowell has a fascinating page, brimming with pertinent information about his novels and other works. Plus, he gives many wild and wonderful links to some incredibly intersting activities on and off the Web! Even if you don't have much time, it's worth a visit here to simply see his description of himself and his interests at the beginning.
Home Page of James M. Deem
This children's book author shares indormation about his works, school visits, writing tips, biography and more! Interesting topics include favorite Mummy and Ghost story selections. Deem also provides curriculum guides for teachers and librarians.
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Authors on the Internet
