A chance to celebrate the lion of Texas sci-fi short stories
Howard Waldrop : author, advocate, mentor, and fly fisher. His life will be celebrated at a memorial service in Austin on June 29.The life, friendships, and legacy of Howard Waldrop , a legend of sci-fi short stories, a mainstay of the Texas literary scene for more than 50 years, and fly fishing aficionado, will be recounted and celebrated at a memorial service.
The event will be held 2pm, Saturday, June 29 at the Austin Southpark Hotel, 4140 Governors Row. Dress code will be Waldrop casual , and refreshments will be served.having left an incredible legacy of acerbic and insightful novels and short stories. While he was born in Mississippi, he was raised in Texas and became a pillar of its sci-fi literary scene, mixing genres and blending satire and compassion.
In 2021, he won the World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement, but not simply as an author. He was a mainstay of the convention circuit from before there was such a thing, and he became synonymous with Austin's own ArmadilloCon. He was also famously generous with his time, wisdom, and advice for other writers.in advance of the event. You can also let the organizers know if you would like to speak, or if you have pictures that can be included in a special photo display.
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