A science fiction writer, Anderson wrote more than 100 novels and short stories, including Tau Zero, Midsummer Tempest, and The Boat of a Million Years. Last month, Genesis won the John W. Campbell Award for 2000’s best science fiction novel. He also won several Hugo and Nebula awards, and earned a place in the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.
Anderson died at his home in Orinda, Calif., from prostate cancer July 31, while his wife and writing partner Karen read him e-mails from adoring friends and fans. He was 74.
Author’s Note: I had the pleasure of meeting Poul and Karen around 10 years ago at a writers’ roundtable. They were very generous with their time, and very interesting to talk to. -rc