Marion Zimmer Bradley

Marion Eleanor Zimmer Bradley (June 3, 1930 - September 25, 1999) was a prolific author of largely feminist fantasy novels such as The Mists of Avalon and was a steadfast encourager of equality (and quality) in writing. In literary circles, she is often referred to by her initials, "MZB," a nickname reinforced by her good friend and editor, Donald A. Wollheim.

Notable quotations

On L. Ron Hubbard: "I knew Ron when he was a small time crook".

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

On tabloids: "I used to love to look at the National Enquirer at the Grocery Store but I was always afraid to buy it because a truck might hit me in the parking lot and I'd be caught dead with it."

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~