Quote of the day
But man is a Noble Animal, splendid in ashes, and pompous in the grave, solemnizing Nativities and Deaths with equal lustre, nor omitting Ceremonies of Bravery, in the infamy of his nature. Life is a pure flame, and we live by an invisible Sun within us.
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)