He was a friend of a friend, and my Facebook is filled with a number of remembrances of the man. I can't say that I've read his work, but he seems to have been quite the influence in the organization of writers' workshops and the inspiration and guidance of new writers in the F/SF scene.
Ebony the Black Dragon
http://ebony14.livejournal.com
"Good night, and may the Good Lord take a Viking to you."
Ebony the Black Dragon
http://ebony14.livejournal.com
"Good night, and may the Good Lord take a Viking to you."