Short story writer, novelist, Tor.com blogger. A luminous intelligence, a real loss. SFWA obituary here.
Marty Halpern's heartfelt tribute here.
Read Kage's books.
Kage Baker, 1952-2010
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Kage Baker was one of my favorite authors, I am deeply saddened by her loss. Her stories were brilliant and I enjoyed all of them so much. I am so sorry cancer took her from us all so early.
What a truly great talent, and what a great loss. I'm grateful that she graced us with her stories, and I'll honor her memory.
I never met her IRL, but she's one of the kindest and most intelligent people I've had the privilege to meet in my role here on Tor.com. Thank you for showing us glimpses of your worlds, here on this site and elsewhere, Kage. Good speed on your journey.
What a terrible shame. I'd always hoped to meet her in person. I've been a fan of Kage Baker since the day I heard the idea behind In the Garden of Iden-- even before I read it.
Damn. Damn. Damn.
Kage, I raise a bar of Theobromos in your honor.
Damn. Damn. Damn.
Kage, I raise a bar of Theobromos in your honor.
Wow, that was fast. Wasn't it just a few weeks ago that they were saying "less than six months"?
I enjoyed a lot of things she wrote -- I just bought The House of the Stag and haven't read it yet. It's a great loss to the field.
I enjoyed a lot of things she wrote -- I just bought The House of the Stag and haven't read it yet. It's a great loss to the field.
My deepest sympathy to her family and friends.
She has been one of my favourite writers ever since I stumbled over Sky Coyote, years ago.
She will be greatly missed and frequently re-read.
She has been one of my favourite writers ever since I stumbled over Sky Coyote, years ago.
She will be greatly missed and frequently re-read.
Such a loss. I never had the chance to meet her, but I'm grateful that Tor.com gave me the opportunity to tell her how much I enjoyed her writing.
Rest in peace, Kage.
Rest in peace, Kage.
A profound loss to anyone who knew her. She was an absolute delight--one of the sharpest, funniest people I ever corresponded with. I will miss her.
What a sad news.
I was one of the lucky winner of The Women of Nell Gwynne's (giveaway during steampunk month here at Tor)and I find her death a great loss.
The good thing is, people keeps coming up with different titles of books she wrote, apparently there are many... we're lucky to have them!
I was one of the lucky winner of The Women of Nell Gwynne's (giveaway during steampunk month here at Tor)and I find her death a great loss.
The good thing is, people keeps coming up with different titles of books she wrote, apparently there are many... we're lucky to have them!
I am so sad about this. Her Company books have meant a lot to me both intellectually & emotionally, and she's one of those authors I always hoped I'd have the good fortune not only to meet but to really talk to about her work.
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