Peter Morwood facts for kids
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Peter Morwood
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| Born | Robert Peter Smyth 20 October 1956 Lisburn, Northern Ireland |
| Died | 9 May 2025 (aged 68) Ireland |
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| Alma mater | Queen's University Belfast |
| Period | 1982–2025 |
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Peter Morwood (born Robert Peter Smyth; 20 October 1956 – 9 May 2025) was an Irish writer. He wrote many novels and also worked on screenplays. He is most famous for his book series like Horse Lords and Tales of Old Russia. Peter Morwood lived in Ireland with his wife, Diane Duane, who is also a writer. They even wrote some books together!
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About Peter Morwood
Early Life and Education
Peter Morwood was born Robert Peter Smyth in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, on October 20, 1956. His parents were Dorothy and George. He also had a sister.
He went to Queen's University Belfast and finished his studies in 1979. After university, he started working for the government in the UK as a clerk.
Becoming a Writer
While working his government job, Peter began writing his first novel. He finished it and sold it in 1982. When his book was published, he decided to use the pen name "Peter Morwood." This name came from his mother's maiden name. Later, in the mid-1980s, he even legally changed his last name to Morwood. His next two books came out in 1984 and 1986.
Meeting His Wife
In 1985, Peter Morwood went to a science fiction convention in Glasgow. There, another author named Anne McCaffrey introduced him to Diane Duane. Diane was also a fantasy and science fiction writer.
Peter and Diane met a few more times and quickly fell in love. Peter asked Diane to marry him, and they celebrated their engagement at a big science fiction event in Atlanta, Georgia.
Moving to America and Ireland
Peter Morwood went back to Northern Ireland to finish his job with the government. He left his job in December 1986. Soon after, he moved to Los Angeles, California. His future wife, Diane, was working there for an animation studio.
Peter and Diane got married on February 15, 1987, at a science fiction convention called Boskone.
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Later in 1987, Peter and Diane moved to Scotland for a short time. After traveling around the United Kingdom, they settled near Grangecon, in County Wicklow, Ireland. They lived there together for many years.
His Passing
Peter Morwood passed away at his home on May 9, 2025, after a short illness. He was 68 years old. His wife, Diane, shared the news on the same day. Peter did not want a funeral, but memorial events are planned for later.
