Diana Wynne Jones dies at 76 - British fantasy writer influenced many authors --



Famed British fantasy, science fiction, and children's author, Diana Wynne Jones has died. Ms. Jones passed away March 26, 2011 from a two-year battle with cancer, according to a listserv of children's literature professionals.

Diana Wynne Jones Official Website

Not too sure if any of her books have been made into a film.