Diane Duane
Diane Duane
Full Name and Common Aliases
Diane Lynn Duane is a renowned American science fiction author, novelist, and screenwriter, best known for her work in the Star Trek franchise.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on November 12, 1952, Duane has been active in the science fiction community for over five decades. She continues to write and create to this day.
Nationality and Profession(s)
Duane is an American author, holding dual citizenship with both the United States and Ireland. Her professional career spans multiple fields: science fiction writing, screenwriting, editing, and even acting.
Early Life and Background
Growing up in New York City, Duane developed a passion for storytelling at a young age. She began writing her own science fiction stories as a teenager and honed her skills through extensive reading and participation in fan communities. Her early influences include notable authors such as Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke.
Major Accomplishments
Duane's most significant contributions to the science fiction genre come from her work on the Star Trek franchise, specifically:
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Duane was a key contributor to several episodes of this beloved series.
The Lost Years and Maturity, two novels that explore the character of Spock in depth.
Notable Works or Actions
In addition to her work on Star Trek, Duane has written numerous novels across various genres. Some notable examples include:
A Lincoln at War: A historical novel exploring Abraham Lincoln's presidency during the American Civil War.
The Winds of Dune and Dune: The Battle of Dune, tie-in novels to Frank Herbert's iconic series.
Impact and Legacy
Duane's influence on science fiction extends far beyond her individual works. She has inspired generations of writers, including notable authors such as:
Tanya Huff: A science fiction author known for her own work in the Star Trek franchise.
C.J. Cherryh: A prominent science fiction and fantasy author with a long list of critically acclaimed novels.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Diane Duane's enduring popularity stems from her:
Ability to craft compelling, thought-provoking stories that explore complex themes.
Contributions to the Star Trek franchise, expanding its universe through memorable characters and plotlines.
* Continued dedication to the science fiction community as a writer, editor, and advocate.
Throughout her remarkable career, Duane has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to creating engaging, thought-provoking stories that captivate audiences worldwide. Her impact on the science fiction genre remains significant, ensuring her place among the most respected authors of our time.
Quotes by Diane Duane
Diane Duane's insights on:
As I said, wear flats. No point in injuring them with heels while they’re abasing themselves.
At any rate, after five years Surak came out of the wilds, took a small apartment in the capital, near his parents’ house, and began to write for the information networks.
Even in your world, people have died for words. Sometimes they’ve died of them. One learns to be careful what one says in such a world. And like anything so powerful, like any weapon, words cut both ways. They redeem and betray – sometimes both at once. The attribute we name as a virtue may also turn out to be our bane. So we watch what we call things – in case we should turn out to be right.
Believe something and the Universe is on its way to being changed. Because you’ve changed, by believing. Once you’ve changed, other things start to follow. Isn’t that the way it works?
Not even Spock had stayed aboard for that – he found breathing vacuum for any length of time to be aesthetically unpleasant.
This is why one must be careful with life,” her father had said, in very controlled wrath. “Death is the most hateful thing. Don’t allow the destruction of what you can never restore.
We knew you were hurting,” Gelert said. “But sometimes – that idiom about being there for somebody, actually just means to be there. Doing anything, saying anything, sometimes you know it’ll hurt them worse than just being quiet, and being close.
With four-to-one odds against us, our ability to leave the encounter without serious damage becomes seriously impaired.” “Spock,” McCoy said gently, “your bedside manner is flawless. You mean, we’re all going to be blown to hell.” Spock hesitated, then nodded.