author
Bruce McAllister
b. 1946
A longtime writer of science fiction, fantasy, poetry, and nonfiction, he is especially admired for short fiction that blends imagination with a literary touch. His work has appeared in major genre magazines and notable anthologies, including Best American Short Stories 2007.
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The Faces Outside
by Bruce McAllister
About the author
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1946, Bruce McAllister is an American author whose career has ranged across fantasy, science fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. He is best known for short stories, with work published in major speculative-fiction magazines, theme anthologies, college readers, and annual "year's best" collections.
His fiction has earned wide recognition over the years. One of his stories was included in Best American Short Stories 2007, and his short work has also been noted in award conversations within the science-fiction and fantasy field. Alongside his writing, he also taught creative writing and served as director of the creative-writing program at the University of Redlands before retiring from that role.
McAllister's reputation rests on his ability to move comfortably between literary and speculative modes, often bringing a thoughtful, human focus to strange or imaginative ideas. That mix has helped make him a distinctive voice for readers who like their fantastical fiction with emotional depth.