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Acclaimed Science Fiction Author Dr. Jerry Pournelle Wins the National Space Society Robert A. Heinlein Award

Wikipedia article on Jerry Pournelle

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[Bruce Campbells Chin]

“Footfall” was a great book.

[Paine in the Neck]

Never read any of his fiction but used to enjoy his columns in Dr Dobb's Journal.

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[batterycommander]

“an armed society is a polite society”

[darth]

I met Jerry in 1984. At the time, he was drinking quite a bit. Having read his books, I was already a supporter when we found ourselves on the same panel discussion at a SF convention.

He shocked me by being loud and abrasive.

I guess he cleaned up his act.

He was a great author and another of Mr. Heinlein’s Children.

Jerry, may the Force be with you and thanks for all of your contributions to the sanity of humanity.

[Future Snake Eater]

I only recognize “Mote in God’s Eye” and “Lucifer’s Hammer” from his works. I hated the former but really enjoyed the latter.

[Some Fat Guy in L.A.]

Love the description of the award - the brass cannon story from The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. I’ve stolen that one and used it myself.