A 'song meme:

[azurelunatic]

Who are your five all-time favorite writers, and why are they your favorites?

1. Lois McMaster Bujold

Character-driven space opera, with strong characters, both male and female. Believable flaws, and realistic villains. Good writing. Lovely words.

2. Diane Duane

Magic. Strong characters. Good writing. Real magic. My introduction to same.

3. John M. Ford

Storytelling. Characters. Ability to sweep you into the universe. High adventure.