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I like to be surprised. Fresh implications and plot twists erupt as a story unfolds. Characters develop backgrounds, adding depth and feeling. Writing feels like exploring

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David Brin
Age: 74
Born: 1950
Born: October 6
Astronomer
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Glendale
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