a time of fun and relaxation, followed by mourning

[lagilman]

I was going to make a post about today's Expotition to the Bronx Zoo, but I find myself unable to write anything right now, having just learned that Pat York has been killed in a car accident.

Pat was a SF writer who lived in upstate New York, and was, among other things, a delightful conversationalist, and a strong mentor of newcomers to the field (including many of the writers I worked with).

This is a terrible blow, to those of us who knew her, and those who are now cheated of a chance to meet her.



I mourn, with a fierce and bitter anger.

Comments

[wood-dragon.livejournal.com]

*joins in mourning*

I'm very glad I had a chance to chat with her at Eeriecon a few weeks ago.

[kefiraahava.livejournal.com]

I don't think I ever met her, but I'm sorry for your loss.

[j-bluestocking.livejournal.com]

Oh my god.

[debg.livejournal.com]

FUCK.

The universe can let up on the cool people now, thanks.

[janni.livejournal.com]

That's horrible, horrible news!

[christymarx.livejournal.com]

I didn't know her, but you have my sympathies.

[chibiaingeal.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry. :(


*HUGS*

[seachanges.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry, hon.

[batwrangler.livejournal.com]

How horrible and senseless. I'm so sorry to hear this. May you and all Pat's friends and family find some peace and solace in this difficult time.

[alfreda89.livejournal.com]

{{{Hugs}}}

[las.livejournal.com]

My husband and I were shocked by her death, and doubly saddened that it happened here in Columbus. It's a terrible loss. I wished I'd been able to meet her.