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“As many authors have said, if the writer is not surprised by events, then chances are that the reader will not be either, and grow bored.”

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Paul Di Filippo
Paul Di Filippo

Paul Di Filippo is an American science fiction writer born on October 29, 1954. His works are known for their unique imagination and profound philosophical insights, spanning various subgenres of science fiction. more

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