Though as her writing focused on personalities and relationships, we get little medical or technological detail on Helva’s defects or the brain-encapsulation process. McCaffrey’s SF was always rooted in science fact, dragons included. Serious scientific conferences were discussing enhanced humans leading extra-terrestrial exploration and the first research was underway which led to IVF. Helva’s life as the rational brain and emotional heart of a spaceship exemplifies the optimism in 1960’s SF, driven by the faith in technological advancement which put men on the moon. However these tales of the brainship Helva are as much about life and love’s ultimate triumph over appalling loss. That seems fitting she often spoke of her pride in this story as well as its personal resonance, written in response to her father’s death. I wrote this piece for SFX magazine’s ‘Book Club’ column in 2012Īs fans shared their sadness at Anne McCaffrey’s death, many cited The Ship Who Sang as their favourite of her books. Articles and opinions on assorted subjects.Divination in the Aldabreshin Archipelago. Maps – Einarinn and The Aldabreshin Archipelago.Challoner, Murray & Balfour Monster Hunters at Law.Sample Chapters & ‘The Wizard’s Coming’ free ebook.The Chronicles of the Lescari Revolution.Creative Writing Articles – from me and other authors.
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