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| − | Kevin James Anderson is a technical writer and [[SF]] author who has written spin-off novels for ''[[Star Wars]]'' and ''The X-Files''. He began publishing SF in 1982 ("Luck of the Draw"), and also writes as K. J. Anderson. | + | '''Kevin James Anderson''' is a technical writer and [[SF]] [[author]] who has written spin-off novels for ''[[Star Wars]]'' and ''The X-Files''. He began publishing SF in 1982 ("Luck of the Draw"), and also writes as '''K. J. Anderson'''. |
| − | His original works include the Saga of Seven Suns series. He has also written several comic books, including "Enemies & Allies," about the first meeting of [[Batman]] and [[Superman]]. He collaborated with [[Brian Herbert]], son of [[Frank Herbert]], on several prequels to ''[[Dune]]'' | + | His original works include the Saga of Seven Suns series. He has also written several [[comic books]], including "Enemies & Allies," about the first meeting of [[Batman]] and [[Superman]]. He collaborated with [[Brian Herbert]], son of [[Frank Herbert]], on several prequels to ''[[Dune]]'', and has collaborated with fellow SF author [[Doug Beason]]. His short [[fiction]] was collected in ''Dogged Persistence'' (2001). His novel ''Ground Zero'' was on ''The Sunday Times'' bestseller list and was voted "Best Science Fiction Novel of 1995" by readers of SFX Magazine. |
| − | His wife is author [[Rebecca Moesta]]. They currently reside in Colorado. | + | His wife is author [[Rebecca Moesta]]. They currently reside in [[Colorado]]. |
| − | * {{SFE|name=anderson_kevin_j}} | + | * {{SFE|name=anderson_kevin_j}}. |
| + | * [https://www.wordfire.com Website. ] | ||
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* 1993 -- [[Bubonicon 25]], [[Life, the Universe, & Everything 11]] | * 1993 -- [[Bubonicon 25]], [[Life, the Universe, & Everything 11]] | ||
* 1996 -- [[Toastmaster]] at [[Baycon '96]] | * 1996 -- [[Toastmaster]] at [[Baycon '96]] | ||
* 1997 -- [[CopperCon 17]], [[Necronomicon '97]] | * 1997 -- [[CopperCon 17]], [[Necronomicon '97]] | ||
| + | * 1998 -- [[MosCon XX]] | ||
* 1999 -- [[Life, the Universe, & Everything 17]], [[Baycon 1999]] | * 1999 -- [[Life, the Universe, & Everything 17]], [[Baycon 1999]] | ||
* 2004 -- [[Philcon 2004]] | * 2004 -- [[Philcon 2004]] | ||
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* 2008 -- [[Ad Astra 27]] | * 2008 -- [[Ad Astra 27]] | ||
* 2010 -- [[MidSouthCon 28]], [[EerieCon 12]], [[Archon 34]] | * 2010 -- [[MidSouthCon 28]], [[EerieCon 12]], [[Archon 34]] | ||
| − | * 2013 -- [[RavenCon 2013]], [[Rustycon | + | * 2013 -- [[RavenCon 2013]], [[Rustycon 30]], [[LibertyCon 26]] |
* 2014 -- [[ConDFW XIII]] | * 2014 -- [[ConDFW XIII]] | ||
* 2016 -- [[Life, the Universe, & Everything 34]] | * 2016 -- [[Life, the Universe, & Everything 34]] | ||
* 2017 -- [[FenCon XIV]] | * 2017 -- [[FenCon XIV]] | ||
| + | * 2022 -- [[toastmaster]] at [[MileHiCon 54]] | ||
| + | * 2024 -- [[FantaSci 2024]] | ||
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[[Category:US]] | [[Category:US]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:09, 27 January 2024
(March 27, 1962 – )
Kevin James Anderson is a technical writer and SF author who has written spin-off novels for Star Wars and The X-Files. He began publishing SF in 1982 ("Luck of the Draw"), and also writes as K. J. Anderson.
His original works include the Saga of Seven Suns series. He has also written several comic books, including "Enemies & Allies," about the first meeting of Batman and Superman. He collaborated with Brian Herbert, son of Frank Herbert, on several prequels to Dune, and has collaborated with fellow SF author Doug Beason. His short fiction was collected in Dogged Persistence (2001). His novel Ground Zero was on The Sunday Times bestseller list and was voted "Best Science Fiction Novel of 1995" by readers of SFX Magazine.
His wife is author Rebecca Moesta. They currently reside in Colorado.
Awards, Honors and GoHships:
- 1993 -- Bubonicon 25, Life, the Universe, & Everything 11
- 1996 -- Toastmaster at Baycon '96
- 1997 -- CopperCon 17, Necronomicon '97
- 1998 -- MosCon XX
- 1999 -- Life, the Universe, & Everything 17, Baycon 1999
- 2004 -- Philcon 2004
- 2005 -- OryCon 27, LepreCon 31
- 2006 -- Conzilla, Life, the Universe, & Everything 24
- 2007 -- Conflux 4, Chattacon XXXII
- 2008 -- Ad Astra 27
- 2010 -- MidSouthCon 28, EerieCon 12, Archon 34
- 2013 -- RavenCon 2013, Rustycon 30, LibertyCon 26
- 2014 -- ConDFW XIII
- 2016 -- Life, the Universe, & Everything 34
- 2017 -- FenCon XIV
- 2022 -- toastmaster at MileHiCon 54
- 2024 -- FantaSci 2024
| Person | 1962— |
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