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Dan Simmons

Dan Simmons

Writing
04 Apr 1948
21 Feb 2026
Peoria, Illinois, USA

Biography

Dan Simmons was an American science fiction and horror writer. He was the author of the Hyperion Cantos and the Ilium/Olympos cycles, among other works that span the science fiction, horror, and fantasy genres. He began writing stories as a child, aiming to captivate audiences with his storytelling. He earned a B.A. in English from Wabash College in 1970, followed by a Master’s degree in Education from Washington University in St. Louis in 1971. Simmons started publishing short stories early ...

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