One of my favorite writers has passed away.
Maeve Binchy made everyday life more fascinating than
Vampires, werewolves and zombies
Interstellar travel
Regency dukes
Lost civilizations
Ménages à trois
Secret societies
Aliens
Cannibalistic but intellectual mass murderers
Wizards, warriors and witches
Elves, dwarves and dragons.
That’s a lot for one writer to do
In a single lifetime.
Real is better.
Thanks.
Maeve Binchy was (and her books still are) a favorite of mine, too, Sally. There’s talk of naming a bridge in Dublin for her. Wouldn’t that be fitting? She bridged old and new Ireland, the Irish and Ireland’s immigrant newcomers, Dublin and London, and so many more once daunting divides.
Hi, Pat. That’s a wonderful proposal. I hope they do it. Binchy Bridge? Cute–sounds like something out of one of her own books.
The world lost a great one. She opened many doors, and inspired many. Her work will continue to do so, but she will be deeply missed. Thanks for this post, SJ!
August, there’s a video in which she talks about her two major pieces of advice for writers: write as though you’re speaking to someone, and write five pages every day. Of course, writing involves much more, but that’s a very good start.
I didn’t know her eyes were so blue.
A beautifully artistic obit. But from you, Sally, I’m not surprised. 🙂
I appreciate that, considering you’re multi-artistic yourself. Thanks. 🙂
Oh No! I’ve missed this. How terribly sad! I adored her too. And had no idea she was sick!
It is terribly sad. Sorry you had to find out from me, CC. She’ll be missed.