Bryan Thomas Schmidt

Science fiction author and editor

Bryan Thomas Schmidt - Science fiction author and editor
Born

February 13th, 1969
56 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An American science fiction author and editor, contributed to the genre through novels and anthologies. Edited works for several renowned publishers and collaborated with various authors. Wrote the popular novel 'The Saga of Davi Rhii' series, which gained a following among science fiction enthusiasts. Involved in editing anthologies such as 'Dark Faith' and 'Shattered Shields'.

Authored 'The Saga of Davi Rhii' series

Edited 'Dark Faith' anthology

Edited 'Shattered Shields' anthology

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