Margaret Weis
Margaret Weis: A Legend of Fantasy Literature
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Margaret Weis is a renowned American fantasy author, best known for her work in collaboration with Tracy Hickman. She is often credited alongside her partner as Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on March 29, 1948, Margaret Weis continues to write and create content to this day.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Margaret Weis is an American author of fantasy novels. Her genre of choice has earned her a significant following across the world.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, Margaret Weis developed a love for writing at a young age. She attended the University of Missouri where she studied English literature. After college, Weis worked as a teacher before turning to writing full-time. It was during this period that she met her collaborator and future husband, Tracy Hickman.
Major Accomplishments
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Margaret Weis's most notable accomplishments include co-authoring the Dragonlance Chronicles with Tracy Hickman. This series catapulted her to fame in the fantasy world, establishing a new standard for storytelling. Weis has also written numerous other novels and short stories within the Dragonlance universe.
Notable Works or Actions
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In addition to her work on Dragonlance, Margaret Weis has written several standalone novels such as Darksword and Empress of Eternity. Her collaboration with Tracy Hickman didn't stop at fantasy; they co-authored a science fiction series titled Starshield, which showcases their versatility.
Impact and Legacy
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Weis's impact on the fantasy genre cannot be overstated. Her work has inspired generations of writers, including some notable names in the industry today. Margaret Weis's writing style is characterized by its accessibility and ability to engage readers across various age groups. This has contributed significantly to her popularity.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Margaret Weis's legacy can be attributed to several factors:
Groundbreaking storytelling: Her work in the Dragonlance series set a new standard for fantasy novels, influencing many other authors.
Versatility: Weis has successfully explored various genres, showcasing her adaptability as an author.
* Impact on readers: Her writing style has been praised for its ability to captivate audiences of all ages.
Margaret Weis's body of work serves as a testament to her dedication and passion for storytelling.
Quotes by Margaret Weis
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Tas had been teasing Flint unmercifully all morning, calling him “Seamaster” and “Shipmate” asking him the price of fish, and how much he would charge to Ferry them back across the lake. Flint finally threw a rock at him, and Tennis sent ass down to the lake to scrub out the pans.
You know sometimes I wish I’d been born a kender. No worries. No cares. No responsibilities. Nothing but pork chops. See you tonight Brother. I’d ask you to say a prayer but we’re up to our eyeballs in gods as it is.
Maybe I’m wrong, but it seems to me that I’d much rather be disliked for being me than to be disliked just because I’m a kender. I can do something about me, you see, but I can’t do much about being a kender because my mother was a kender and so was my father and that seems to have a lot to do with me being a kender.
Good” and “kender” being two words that were rarely, if ever, linked, Tasslehoff spent the time sitting at the table, thinking about what a good kender might be and wondering if he was one himself. He assumed he probably was, since he was a hero and all that.
Adesso prentiti un po’ di sonno”, disse il nano, con quella che Tas definiva la Voce di Suo Nonno.
The people must acquire faith in themselves before they are ready to believe in anything beyond themselves.
Theros Ironfeld said once that – in all the years he had lived – he had never seen anything done out of love come to evil.