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R. A. MacAvoy (1949-  )

 R. A. MacAvoy writes wonderful science fiction and fantasy novels. Her stories are full of interesting and original twists and turns (for example, you can't be certain that the main character will not die - several times, in one case...), and she treats her characters with respect. She has written in quite a few different styles, which vary between each series of novels that she's done, but her style is always neat, realistically characterised, and completely enthralling.

"I like to write. Language and character interest me. Plot does not, but  I understand I'd better have one if anyone's to read my book." From Contemporary Authors, vol 113

Some of R. A. MacAvoy's wonderful books are now back in print with the publisher "E-Rights/E-Reads Ltd"  in print and e-format - available through Amazon.com. You can find links to buy any of her books from the Find a Book page.

Biography:

Roberta Ann MacAvoy lives in Scotts Valley, Northern California. Her surname is pronounced with the accent on the first syllable: MACavoy. She seems to call herself Bertie MacAvoy in real life.

She was born on 13th December 1949 in Cleveland, daughter of Francis and Helen MacAvoy.
In 1971 she graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a B.A., and worked as an assistant to the financial aid officer of Columbia College, Columbia University (New York) from 1975 to 1978. She married Ronald Allen Cain on 10th June 1978 (a computer programmer and analyst), and worked as a computer programmer herself from 1979 to 1982. Her employment is listed as writer from 1982.

Member of: American Connemara  Pony Society, American Donkey and Mule Society, Folk Harpers Guild.
Interests: Playing music, keeping horses.

Awards: Locus 1984, John W. Compbell Award for best new writer 1984,
Phillip K Dick Memorial award 1984.
Nominated for World Fantasy Award 1984.
Nominated for The Australian Science Fiction Awards (Ditmars) for Best International Fiction 1985.
 

Bibliography

listing of her published books

Find a Book

Need to replace your worn-out paperbacks? A list of what's available to buy new and used from Amazon.

Other related links:

A review of Damiano
A review of Tea with the Black Dragon
Review of Trio for Lute
PDK Award winners
The Linköping Science Fiction & Fantasy Archive MacAvoy page - out of date.
Review of Damiano from the Icarus Encyclopedia
Vote for her books at the SF Book Database

Sources: Contempory Authors vol 113, Contemporary Authors New revision series vol 59, author biography in novels.
Last updated Dec 2003
This is *everything* I know about R. A. MacAvoy. Honest! If you know something else, please e-mail me at: kwatson @ alianet.alia.org.au.

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