Elizabeth Moon
Elizabeth Moon is a native Texan who grew up two hundred and fifty miles south of
San Antonio.
After earning a degree in history from Rice University, she spent three
years in the Marine Corps, then earned a degree in Biology from the University of
Texas, Austin.
She is intimately acquainted with autism, through the raising of an autistic
son, now a teenager. She lives in Florence, Texas.
In her own words...
THE LUNAR MODULE
THE CREW
Elizabeth Moon DOB 3/7/45
Richard Moon DOB 7/18/45 (married in 1969)
Michael Moon DOB 11/7/83
EQUIPMENT
I used to think I could not possibly be creative using a typewriter. LeGuin's essay in LANGUAGE OF THE NIGHT got me
over that. Now I use a computer for almost everything, and my handwriting has degenerated to a miserable scrawl.
Other essential equipment: microscope, telescope, piano, large dough bowl, good bread knife, soup pot, well-seasoned iron
skillet, two saddles, and a gazillion books.
EDUCATION
B.A. History, Rice University, 1968
B.A. Biology, University of Texas at Austin, 1975
graduate work in biology, U.T. San Antonio, 1975-77
EXPERIENCE
3 years in the Marines, mostly messing with computers
6 years as a rural paramedic with a volunteer EMS
4 years as elected official (city alderman)
office assistant, rural medical clinic
drafting
math tutor
choir member, choir director
church youth leader
volunteer teacher in public school (first-response course)
all purpose small town volunteer (library board, chamber of commerce, etc.)
LIFE SUPPORT
The writer's four basic food groups: salt, sugar, fat, and chocolate.
To allow the necessary intake of the writer's four basic food groups in the amounts necessary for creative writing, without
having to buy a fabric shop, takes exercise. I prefer mine in the form of swimming and horseback riding, with walking on scenic
trails when available.
Smoke chokes me; liquor tastes bad. Experience with migraine auras and thick glasses eliminated any desire for
"mind-expanding" drugs...the sensation of the brain trying to push its way out (familiar to migraine sufferers) simply hurt. So did
the flashing lights and weird flickers in the eyes.
Classical music, both to hear and play or sing.
Outdoor time, open country, or at least a view of the sky.
(Used with friendly permission of the author. Text and photo copyright © 1996 Elizabeth Moon)
Books:
Rules of Engagement (2000)
Sheepfarmer's Daughter (2001)
The Speed of Dark (2003)
Change of Command (December 1999)
Once a Hero (March 1997, 1998)
Phases (December 1997)
Remnant Population (May 1996, 1997)
The Legacy of Gird (September 1996)
The Planet Pirates : Generation Warriors/Sassinak/the Death of Sleep (March 1995)
Winning Colors (August 1995)
Sporting Chance (September 1994)
Hunting Party (September 1994)
Liar's Oath (May 1992)
The Deed of Paksenarrion (February 1992)
The Generation Warriors (March 1991)
Sassinak (Planet Pirates, Vol 1) (December 1991)
Divided Allegiance (The Deed of Paksenarrion, Book 2) (June 1990)
Oath of Gold (June 1990)
Author's Homepage:
http://www.sff.net/people/Elizabeth.Moon
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