Ode to a Storyteller

Sometimes you have a shock. A moment of loss.

20 years ago, probably with a few added on, I bought a book. Howl's Moving Castle. It became an instant favourite and I kept it. I have read that book many times. A real comfort book. A little treasure.

Years later I was reminded of it when I heard mention of the film. The film could never live up to that precious book for me.

Then tonight I suddenly discovered sequels I had no idea existed.....

So I looked her up on Amazon, Diana Wynne Jones. Many, many books for me to read..... And now for the loss. She died. About ten days ago from lung cancer. What a shame. I hope she knows wherever she is now, that her gift was appreciated far and wide, by many many people. So recent....

The author of much teen comfor to me, gone.