Robert J. Sawyer

Sci-fi author, Hugo Award winner

Robert J. Sawyer - Sci-fi author, Hugo Award winner
Born

April 29th, 1960
64 years ago

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Canada

Links & References

An author and academic, contributions spanned various genres, primarily within science fiction. Gained prominence with titles such as 'FlashForward', which inspired a television series. Explored themes of technology, humanity, and the future in works like 'WWW Trilogy' and 'The Quantum Thief'. An active member in writing communities and has received several accolades for literary achievements.

Won Hugo Award for 'Mindscan'

Wrote 'FlashForward', adapted into a TV series

Authored 'WWW Trilogy'

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