Crap.
I haven’t read nearly as much of her work as I’d have liked, and that’s something I look forward to rectifying soonly. I’ve never had the chance to meet her at a con, but very eloquent folks who knew her have said wonderful things in remembrance. Of particular note:
- John Scalzi’s remembrance in the LA Times
- China Miéville’s nearly over-the-top deconstruction of a headline, but making a fair and respectful point
- Matt Wallace’s words on grief, written at another time but just as powerful now
- Neil Gaiman’s eloquence at giving Ms. Le Guin a well-deserved “reward”:
Neil Gaiman presents lifetime achievement award to Ursula K. Le Guin at 2014 National Book Awards from National Book Foundation on Vimeo.
