Mary Rosenblum
Science fiction and mystery author
Born
1952
73 years ago
Died
March 11th, 2018
7 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An author specialized in science fiction and mystery genres. Wrote several notable works, including the book 'The Drylands'. Contributed to anthologies and magazines, gaining recognition within literary circles. Also engaged in teaching and mentoring aspiring writers, emphasizing speculative fiction techniques.
Authored 'The Drylands'
Published in various science fiction magazines
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