The best meal I ever had at a convention was with Eric Flint and Jane Yolen. I mostly sat and listened to two of the smartest people I'd ever met talk about...everything. I hope they get a chance to continue that conversation now.
Her Touch Magic has been my touchstone since it came out.
Author Jane Yolen (b.1939) died on June 11. She wrote books and novels for all ages, including Briar Rose, How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?, and The Devil’s Arithmetic. Yolen won 2 Nebulas, a World Fantasy and was named Grand Master by SFPA, SFWA and World Fantasy. She served as SFWA President.