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- Brian Daley
- Contemporary Authors Online, Gale, 2003.
- Library Journal, Feb 15, 1999: Brief review of A Screaming Across the Sky (GammalLAW, Bk. 2)
- John DeChancie:
- Contemporary Authors, 2002
- Books
- St. James Guide to Fantasy Writers, St. James Press, 1996.
- Periodicals
- Library Journal, October 15, 1993, p. 93; March 15, 1995, p. 101.
- New York Times Book Review, December 11, 1983.
- Publishers Weekly, December 6, 1993, p. 60.*
- Dr. Dimension (Review). Booklist Oct 15, 1997
- Magicnet (Review). (Brief Article) Publishers Weekly Dec 6, 1993
- MagicNet (Review). Booklist Oct 15, 1997
- MagicNet (Review). Library Journal Jul 1, 1998
- Appelbaum, Judith. New York Times (Late Edition (East Coast)). New York, N.Y.: Dec 11, 1983. p. A.43
- Starrigger by John DeChancie (Berkley/ Ace). Because it arrived with a copy of a rejection letter from an editor at another house who thought Ace might want it, Starrigger attracted the attention of Melissa Ann Singer, an associate editor, who liked it immediately. A science fiction adventure story, this first work of fiction has now spawned a trilogy.
Brian Daley, 48, an Author Of Fantasy and Science Fiction WILLIAM GRIMES. New York Times. (Late Edition (East Coast)). New York, N.Y.: Feb 24, 1996. pg. A.12 Copyright New York Times Company Feb 24, 1996
Brian Daley, the author of "The Doomfarers of Coramonde" and other works of fantasy and science fiction, including three "Star Wars" novels, died on Sunday at his home in Arnold, Md., near Annapolis. He was 48.
The cause was pancreatic cancer, said his wife, Lucia St. Clair Robson.
Mr. Daley was born in Englewood Cliffs, N.J. After serving in the Army in Vietnam and Germany from 1965 to 1969, he earned a bachelor's degree at Jersey City State College in 1974. He worked as a house painter, waiter and welfare case worker before publishing "The Doomfarers of Coramonde" (1977), about an Army unit that is transported from Vietnam to an alternate universe, where it must slay a dragon. The book's success led to a sequel, "The Starfollowers of Coramonde" (1979).
Mr. Daley wrote three novels based on the film "Star Wars": "Han Solo at Stars' End" (1979), "Han Solo's Revenge" (1979) and "Han Solo and the Lost Legacy" (1980). The three titles were collected in "The Exploits of Han Solo" (1982). He also wrote radio versions of "Star Wars" and "The Empire Strikes Back" for National Public Radio.
His other novels included "Tron" (1982), "A Tapestry of Magics" (1983) and three novels with the recurring characters Alacrity Fitzhugh and Hobart Floyt: "Requiem for a Ruler of Worlds" (1985), "Jinx on a Terran Inheritance" (1985) and "Fall of the White Ship Avatar" (1986).
Under the name Jack McKinney, he wrote several novels in the Robotech and Sentinel series, as well as "Tales of the Black Hole Travel Agency," with James Luceno. At the time of his death he was at work on a long science-fiction novel, "Gamma L.A.W.," and had completed a radio play for "Return of the Jedi."
In addition to his wife, who is also a novelist, he is survived by his mother, Myra A. Daley of Rockleigh, N.J.; a sister, Myra DiBlasio of Norwood, N.J., and a brother, David, of Lacona, N.Y.
WILL 'STAR WARS' LURE YOUNGER LISTENERS TO RADIO? LINDSEY, ROBERT. New York Times. (Late Edition (East Coast)). New York, N.Y.: Mar 8, 1981. pg. A.34 (excerpt) The series was directed by John Madden and written by Brian Daley; the producer was John Daley Tuscan. Dialogue was recorded, generally one episode a day, in a Hollywood studio last summer; Mr. Voegeli then began the time-consuming task of integrating the dialogue with the film's musical score (written by John Williams) and sound effects presented to him in the form of miles of magnetic tape that had been developed by Ben Burtt, an engineer who won an Academy Award for the sound effects of Star Wars.
'STAR WARS' IS ABOUT TO ROCKET INTO PUBLIC RADIO'S GALAXY New York Times. (Late Edition (East Coast)). New York, N.Y.: Feb 19, 1981. pg. C.30 (excerpt) The radio adaptation, by Brian Daley, is based on the original characters and situations, but it includes new characters and events not seen on the screen. Russian-English Programs
Library Journal, Feb 15, 1999 v124 i3 p212(1)
A Screaming Across the Sky (GammalLAW, Bk. 2). (Review)(Brief Article) Olcott, Susan M.
Full Text: COPYRIGHT 1999 Cahners Business Information
Daley, Brian. A Screaming Across the Sky (GammaLAW, Bk. 2). Del Rey: Ballantine. 1998. 358p. ISBN 0-345-42209-0. pap. $6.99.
SCIENCE FICTION SAGA ... Published posthumously, Brian Daley's A Screaming Across the Sky is the second in a series of high-tech sf action sagas reminiscent of Star Wars. The similarity comes as no surprise since the author wrote several early novel and radio play adaptations based on the film. Book 2 unfolds with Dextra Haven and her motley crew on a journey to the water-covered planet Aquamarine, where they confront a low-tech culture and a powerful entity known as the Oceanic. Haven seeks conflict resolution with another alien race, new alliances with Aquamarine, and a key to the deadly cyberplagues of the past. Everything unhinges as religious extremists stage a revolution. Complexity, fast action, and suspense are the hallmarks of this brand of sf.
World of Mouth is a reader's advisory service for patrons. This column was contributed by Susan M. Olcott, Librarian Columbus College of Art and Design, OH. Word of Mouth is edited by Shirley E. Havens. Feel free to copy this page and display it in your library.
Brian Daley
1947-1996
Entry Updated : 10/28/2003 Birth Place: Englewood, NJ Death Place: Arnold, MD Personal Information Career Writings Sidelights
Personal Information: Family: Born December 22, 1947, in Englewood, NJ; died of cancer, February 11, 1996, in Arnold, MD; son of Charles J. and Myra A. (de la Cruz) Daley. Education: Jersey City State College, B.A., 1974.
Career: Novelist. Worked as house painter, waiter, and county welfare case worker. Military service: U.S. Army, 1965-69; served in Vietnam and West Germany.
WRITINGS BY THE AUTHOR: SCIENCE FICTION NOVELS; PUBLISHED BY BALLANTINE/DEL REY
The Doomfarers of Coramonde, 1977.
The Starfollowers of Coramonde, 1979.
Han Solo at Stars' End (see also below), 1979.
Han Solo's Revenge (see also below), 1979.
Han Solo and the Lost Legacy (see also below), 1980.
The Exploits of Han Solo (contains Han Solo at Stars' End, Han Solo's Revenge, and Han Solo and the Lost Legacy), 1982, published as Star Wars: The Han Solo Adventures, 1994.
Tron, 1982.
A Tapestry of Magics, 1983.
Requiem for a Ruler of Worlds, 1985.
Jinx on a Terran Inheritance, 1985.
Fall of the White Ship Avatar: A Hobart Floyt-Alacrity Fitzhugh Adventure, 1986.
Gamma L.A.W., four volumes, 1996. WITH JAMES LUCENO; UNDER PSEUDONYM JACK McKINNEY; "ROBOTECH" SERIES; PUBLISHED BY BALLANTINE/DEL REY
Genesis, 1987.
Battle Cry, 1987.
Homecoming, 1987.
Battlehymn, 1987.
Force of Arms, 1987.
Doomsday, 1987.
Southern Cross, 1987.
Metal Fire, 1987.
The Final Nightmare, 1987.
Invid Invasion, 1987.
Metamorphosis, 1987.
Symphony of Light, 1987.
The End of the Circle, 1990.
The Zentraedi Rebellion, 1994.
The Masters Gambit, 1995.
Before the Invid Storm, 1996. WITH JAMES LUCENO; UNDER PSEUDONYM JACK McKINNEY; "SENTINELS" SERIES; PUBLISHED BY BALLANTINE/DEL REY
The Devil's Hand, 1988.
Dark Powers, 1988.
Death Dance, 1988.
World Killers, 1988.
Rubicon, 1988. WITH JAMES LUCENO; UNDER PSEUDONYM JACK McKINNEY; "BLACK HOLE TRAVEL AGENCY" SERIES; PUBLISHED BY BALLANTINE/DEL REY
Event Horizon, 1991.
Artifact of the System, 1991.
Free Radicals, 1992.
Hostile Takeover, 1994. RADIO PLAYS; PUBLISHED BY BALLANTINE/DEL REY
Star Wars: The National Public Radio Dramatization, 1994.
The Empire Strikes Back: The National Public Radio Dramatization, 1995.
Return of the Jedi: The National Public Radio Dramatization, 1996.
Scriptwriter for television series Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers, 1986. Author of scripts for record albums Wargames and Rebel Mission to Ord Mankell, both released by Disneyland/Buena Vista Records. Contributor to science fiction and fantasy periodicals.
"Sidelights" Brian Daley once told CA: "The most horrible thing that can possibly happen to a novelist is to have Del Rey Books senior editor and veteran science fiction/fantasy writer Lester Del Rey point to a plot device and sneer, `How convenient for the author!' I recommend it, however, the earlier the better, for the breaking of certain bad habits. The phrase makes a great cautionary mantra."
Source: Contemporary Authors Online, Gale, 2003.
Source Database: Contemporary Authors
John DeChancie
1946-
Entry Updated : 04/04/2001 Birth Place: Pittsburgh, PA Personal Information Career Writings Sidelights Further Readings About the Author
Personal Information: Family: Born August 3, 1946, in Pittsburgh, PA; son of Gene (in construction business) and Fannie (a librarian; maiden name, DiNardo) DeChancie; married Holly Marie Seliy (a nurse), July 31, 1976; children: Jason, Gene. Education: University of Pittsburgh, B.A., 1968. Memberships: Science Fiction Writers of America Addresses: Home: 6002 Squires Manor Lane, Library, PA 15129.
Career: WQED Public Television, Pittsburgh, PA, engineer, 1970-75; self- employed film and videotape producer and director of short dramatic films, including The Lightning Rod Man, based on a short story by Herman Melville, Pyramid Films, 1975-84; Broadcast Music, Inc., New York City, field representative, 1984-86; writer, 1986--.
WRITINGS BY THE AUTHOR: "SKYWAY" SCIENCE FICTION SERIES
Starrigger, Ace Books, 1983.
Red Limit Freeway, Ace Books, 1984.
Paradox Alley, Ace Books, 1986. "CASTLE" FANTASY SERIES
Castle Perilous, Ace Books, 1987.
Castle for Rent, Ace Books, 1989.
Castle Kidnapped, Ace Books, 1989.
Castle War!, Ace Books, 1990.
Castle Murders, Ace Books, 1991.
Castle Dreams, Ace Books, 1992.
Castle Spellbound, Ace Books, 1992.
Bride of the Castle, Ace Books, 1994.
From Prussia with Love: A Castle Falkenstein Novel, Prima Publishing (Rocklin, CA), 1996.
Mastgerminds of Falkenstein: A Castle Falkenstein Novel, Prima Pub., 1996. OTHER
(With Thomas F. Monteleone) Crooked House (novel), Tor Books, 1987.
Peron (nonfiction), Chelsea House, 1987.
Nasser (nonfiction), Chelsea House, 1987.
(With David Bischoff) Dr. Dimension: Master of Spacetime (novel), Roc Books, 1993.
The Kruton Interface (novel), Ace Books, 1993.
Magicnet (novel), Avon/Morrow, 1993.
Living with Aliens, Ace Books, 1995.
(Editor with others) Castle Fantastic, DAW Books, 1996.
Contributor of short stories to books, including "The Grass of Remembrance," Borderlands, Avon Books, 1991; "Murder On-Line," Whatdunits, edited by Mike Resnick, DAW Books, 1992; "Hitler Clone in Argentina Plots Falklands Reprise," Alien Pregnant by Elvis, edited by Esther Friesner, DAW Books, 1993; and "Tu Quoque," Larger Than Life, edited by John Varley, Ace Putnam. Also contributor of short stories and poetry to periodicals, including Pittsburgh Quarterly, Bulletin of Science Fiction Writers of America, and Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction.
"Sidelights" Fantasy and science-fiction writer John DeChancie is known for his talent in infusing innovative story lines with humor and wit. He is best known for his "Castle" series of fantasy novels. In the series' first installment, Castle Perilous, DeChancie introduces readers to a huge castle containing 144,000 doors, all of them leading to different worlds and/or times. In subsequent novels in the series, DeChancie blends farce with adventure, with characters often "exchanging wisecracks at the least provocation," notes Don D'Ammassa in St. James Guide to Fantasy Writers. In 1993's Magicnet, DeChancie leaves his castle series behind for a fantasy novel in which our own world comes in contact with another one filled with evil monsters, who promptly threaten our universe with extinction. D'Ammassa praises the novel's "clever and fast-moving plot" and remarks that "there's considerably more meat here than is found in the Castle books, a clear indication that [DeChancie] is potentially a writer who can break out into a wider readership."
John DeChancie once told CA: "The first few books I sold were science fiction, and I'm sure I'll continue to write it, but probably not exclusively. In the past, science fiction writers have been confined to a ghetto. I want to range wide and free. I've sold [several] books so far, the last two being related to science fiction but not squarely within the genre. I can't say now what I'll do next, but eventually I want to swim in mainstream waters. Those back creeks can get brackish and stagnant.
"All of the above notwithstanding, the ideas and concerns of science fiction are still of abiding interest to me. We live in a world that was once science fiction. Space travel has been reduced to bus schedules; ray guns appear on government appropriation bills. My science fiction, however, doesn't deal with these headline realities. I am attracted to archetypal images which long have been associated with the genre: domed cities on the plain, the road that winds through space and time, alien ruins in starlight, the otherworldly landscape, and more; images which I suspect are etched deep within the uncreated consciousness of humankind. Mythology fascinates me. Science fiction is latter-day mythology, and the entire corpus of science fiction may be looked at as a mythos concerning man's future. I don't mean to imply, though, that my writings are collections of disconnected images; on the contrary, I think of myself primarily as a storyteller. I people my stories with beings--human and nonhuman--who act and react, think and do, triumph and fail. Without them a story would be an empty shell, like a building stripped to the girders, revealing the machinery in the basement clanking and grinding away to no purpose."
FURTHER READINGS ABOUT THE AUTHOR: BOOKS
St. James Guide to Fantasy Writers, St. James Press, 1996.
PERIODICALS
Library Journal, October 15, 1993, p. 93; March 15, 1995, p. 101.
New York Times Book Review, December 11, 1983.
Publishers Weekly, December 6, 1993, p. 60.*
Source: Contemporary Authors Online, Gale, 2002.
Source Database: Contemporary Authors
[edit] Contemporary Reviews
- Doomfarers of Coramonde
- Publishers Weekly, vol 243, Dec 9, 1988, p.27
- Books Weekly v..1, June 1977, p.22
- Library Journal, v.102, April 15, 1977, p.946
- Publishers Weekly v.211 January 31, 1977 p.73
- Starfollowers of Coramonde
- Publishers Weekly v.215 January 1, 1979, p.56.
- Fall of the White Ship Avatar
- Voice of Youth Advocates, vol. 10, Oct '87 p.176
- Booklist, v.83, Jan 15 '87, p.753
- Fantasy Review, vol. 10, April '87, p.36
- Kliatt Young Adult Paperback Guide, v.21, Spring '87, p.22
- Science Fiction Chronicle, vol. 8, March '87, p.46
- Jinx on a Terran Inheritance
- Booklist v.82, Dec '85, p.534
- Fantasy Review vol. 9, Feb '86, p.19
- Library Journal vol. 110 Dec '85, p.130
- Requiem for a Ruler of Worlds
- Booklist vol 81, July '85 p.1519
- Kliatt vol 19, Fall '85, p.20
- Library Journal, vol.110, May 15, '85 p.82
- Science Fiction Chronicle vol 7, '85, p.45
- The Dangerous Edge
- Best Sellers, v.43, Oct '83 p.244
- New Yorker v.59, Oct 3 '83. p.128
- New York Times Book Review, Oct 16, 1983 p.32
- Publishers Weekly vol.225, June 29, '84 p.103
- Punch v.28, January 25, '84, p.52
- West Coast Review of Books, Vol9, Nov '83 p.38
- A Tapestry of Magics
- Booklist vol.79, April '83 p.1013
- Library Journal vol.108, Feb 15, '83, p.416
- Science Fiction Review, vol.12, May '83, p.53
- Tron
- Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Review, Sept '82 p.23
- School Library Journal vol.9, Nov '82, p.98
- Library Journal, vol.107 June 15, '82 p.1245
- Han Solo & the Lost Legacy
- Voice of Youth Advocates, vol.4, June '81, p.54
- Booklist, vol.77, Sep 15, '80, p.98
- Han Solo's Revenge
- Booklist, vol.76, Dec 1, '79, p.540
- Publisher's Weekly, vol.217, April 18, '80, p.88
