Today, November 23, marks the birth of two writers whose work I have enjoyed and intend to read more.

First is Nelson S. Bond (1908-2006). Bond wrote mostly short fiction in the 1940s and 1950s, although he had a few novels serialized. Arkham House published several collections of his work in the mid-2000s. He is best remembered for the Lancelot Biggs, Spaceman series.

The other is Wilson Tucker (1914-2006). Tucker wrote both novels and short fiction. His best known novel was The Year of the Quiet Sun. He wrote a short story about a man on death row who claimed he would escape by walking through the wall. I loved the twist on the end of that one.

Both of these men wrote entertaining science fiction and fantasy and deserve to be rediscovered.

Today, November 23, marks the birthday of two writers of the fantastic.  The first is Nelson S. Bond, who was born in 1908; the second is Wilson Tucker, who was born in 1914.  Both men died in 2006.  Although it’s been a number of years, I’ve read and enjoyed work by both men. Continue reading →