Note from the Author: Variable Star
In November, 2007, Tor Books is [once again] helping me to bring you all an unexpected posthumous gift from the First Grandmaster of Science Fiction: Variable Star, by Robert Heinlein and Spider Robinson - a new novel of interstellar danger, romance and tragedy based on an outline created by Robert in 1955 and only recently rediscovered.
[Available in paperback softcover November 27, 2007.]
It will be Robert's 53rd book, his first in 19 years, and my own 33rd. Being privileged to write this novel, being chosen to work with characters and future history created by my mentor and friend, has been the greatest honour and the most intimidating challenge of my career to date. I received nothing but warm support and encouragement from Robert's family, friends, and fans everywhere, and from my editor, Pat LoBrutto. I gave Variable Star everything I had, and to my vast relief I am very happy with the way it turned out. I think Robert is, too.
And I hope you will be.
As always White Dwarf Books will fill hardcover orders for autographed copies - signed only by me, unfortunately.
- Spider Robinson
