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John Scalzi
b. 1969·American
John Scalzi is an American science fiction author born on May 10, 1969, best known for his Old Man's War series, which launched his career as a major voice in military science fiction. His witty, accessible prose and prolific output — spanning novels, novellas, and the Hugo Award-winning Redshirts — have made him one of the most widely read genre authors of his generation. He also maintained a long-running blog, Whatever, that established his profile as a commentator on publishing and culture.