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Inspiration

Steerpike

Felis amatus
Moderator
About a month after writing this letter to her mother in 1970, Octavia Butler received a glowing letter from Harlan Ellison offering to buy one of her stories. This may have been written while she was at Clarion. It's not entirely clear to me whether that is the case.

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Aurora

Sage
Being unable to write is emotionally painful. It's why I force myself to do it anyway when I'm not feeling like it. Even a little bit is better than nothing. We can all relate to Junnie.
 

Russ

Istar
Octavia Butler was simply an amazing, amazing woman, and a personal hero of mine.

Thanks for sharing that wonderful piece SP.
 

Steerpike

Felis amatus
Moderator
I'm glad you all liked the letter. It is part of an exhibit at the Huntington Library in San Marino, CA (adjacent to Pasadena, where Butler is from). Lots of great material at the library.
 
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