author

Betsy Curtis

1917–2002

Best known for smart, often witty science fiction short stories, this American writer published widely in magazines during the genre’s mid-20th-century boom. Her work is remembered for combining imaginative ideas with a clear, approachable style.

5 Audiobooks

Rebuttal

Rebuttal

by Betsy Curtis

Temptress of Planet Delight

Temptress of Planet Delight

by Betsy Curtis

The Protector

The Protector

by Betsy Curtis

The Old Ones

The Old Ones

by Betsy Curtis

The Trap

The Trap

by Betsy Curtis

About the author

Born in 1917 and dying in 2002, Betsy Curtis was an American science fiction writer whose work appeared mainly in short form. Bibliographic records for her fiction are preserved in the Internet Speculative Fiction Database, which lists her stories and publications across the field.

Curtis is associated with magazine-era science fiction, where concise storytelling and strong speculative ideas mattered most. Readers who enjoy classic short SF often encounter her through anthologies and databases that document the breadth of her contributions.

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