1930 - 1999
Marion Zimmer Bradley was an American author born on June 3, 1930, known for her work in the science fiction and fantasy genres. She is best known for her influential novel "The Mists of Avalon," which retells the Arthurian legends from the perspective of female characters, and for her contributions to the Darkover series. Bradley also edited several anthologies and was a prominent figure in feminist science fiction literature until her death on September 25, 1999.