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A. Earley

Best known for the short speculative work "And it was good," this little-documented writer published fiction in Amazing Stories in 1962. The story blends war, faith, and redemption in a compact, emotionally charged science-fiction tale.

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And it was good

And it was good

by A. Earley

About the author

Very little verified biographical information appears to be available about A. Earley, but the name is credited as the author of And it was good, a work published in Amazing Stories in February 1962 and later preserved by Project Gutenberg.

The story has endured because of its unusual mix of speculative fiction, wartime suffering, and spiritual reflection. Rather than focusing on technology alone, it leans into questions of compassion, sacrifice, and hope, giving it a thoughtful tone that still feels distinctive among mid-century magazine science fiction.

For readers who enjoy rediscovering overlooked pulp-era authors, A. Earley is an intriguing example: a writer who left behind at least one memorable story, even if the person behind the byline remains largely unknown today.