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In reply to the discussion: Let's get the ball rolling. Who are your favorite authors? [View all]brislington
(15 posts)37. Jack L Chalker - Midnight at the Well of Souls was a classic
I have read Midnight repeatedly more than any other book. Transformation was his big thing, and he probably went to the Well more than necessary at the end, but he was giving the fans what they wanted. Soul Rider series was also brilliant, who can forget Flux Girls!
He's always seemed very under appreciated to me.
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Indeed. Rather than "just" being feminist, or rather women are downtrodden,
uppityperson
Dec 2011
#22
There are some authors I read in my earlier days that I can't stand to re-read now ...
eppur_se_muova
Nov 2016
#58
Most of mine have been mentioned so far, but I just wanted to add Octavia Butler. n/t
iris27
Dec 2011
#17
Agreed on Scalzi...and his second book "The Ghost Brigades" is at least as good....n/t
Rowdyboy
Apr 2012
#35
I'm shocked that this old thread has 50 replies and no one mentioned Roger Zelazny!
FSogol
May 2013
#51
Great lists here. Have to add Theodore Sturgeon. Lots of talent in this field.
Midnight Writer
Mar 2017
#60