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In reply to the discussion: Let's get the ball rolling. Who are your favorite authors? [View all]lazarus
(27,383 posts)13. Old school: Heinlein
Yes, he's a bit libertarian in places, but a fantastic author who established many of the tropes in the field.
Currently, I love Vernor Vinge. The Zones of Thought concept was a nice way to avoid the Singularity in future projections.
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Indeed. Rather than "just" being feminist, or rather women are downtrodden,
uppityperson
Dec 2011
#22
There are some authors I read in my earlier days that I can't stand to re-read now ...
eppur_se_muova
Nov 2016
#58
Most of mine have been mentioned so far, but I just wanted to add Octavia Butler. n/t
iris27
Dec 2011
#17
Agreed on Scalzi...and his second book "The Ghost Brigades" is at least as good....n/t
Rowdyboy
Apr 2012
#35
I'm shocked that this old thread has 50 replies and no one mentioned Roger Zelazny!
FSogol
May 2013
#51
Great lists here. Have to add Theodore Sturgeon. Lots of talent in this field.
Midnight Writer
Mar 2017
#60