I always thought Michael Moorcock was one of the Doctor’s many reincarnations, so the news that he is going to write a Doctor Who novel should come as no surprise. Anyway, in celebration of the announcement, here’s what I hope will be a scene from the upcoming novel:
Moorcock explains his decision at a bit greater length here:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/nov/21/michael-moorcock-doctor-who-author