
We’re sad to announce the death of Kage Baker who died of cancer this morning. Ms. Baker is a favorite at FanLit (read some of our reviews of her fantasy and science fiction novels here).
Here’s the the SFWA obituary.
Kage Baker 1952-2010
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That’s so sad. My thoughts go out to her loved ones and to her fans–I’ve always meant to read her books, and I know some of you loved them.