Quote of the day
The basis of tragedy is man's helplessness against disease, war and death; the basis of comedy is man's helplessness against vanity (the vanity of love, greed, lust, power).
Melanie Rawn

Born: 1954 (age 71)
Bio: Melanie Rawn is an author of fantasy literature. She received a BA in history from Scripps College and worked as a teacher and editor before becoming a writer.
Known for:
- Dragon Prince (1988)
- The Ruins of Ambrai (1994)
- Sunrunner's Fire (1990)
- The Golden Key (1996)
- The Star Scroll (1989)