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“Any story worth telling relates to real life in some meaningful way. Scifi allows you to tell meaningful stories without seeming too preachy - it adds a metaphorical layer between the story and the real world. Scifi is dismissed as ungrounded fluff, but it's actually the opposite.”

Quote by Jane Espenson

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Jane Espenson is an American television writer known for her work in science fiction and fantasy. Born on July 14, 1964, she has been involved in the writing of several renowned television series since the 1990s, including 'Star Trek: Voyager', 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', and 'Firefly'. Espenson is praised for her handling of complex characters and deep themes. more

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