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Phyllis Sterling Smith
A mid-20th-century science fiction writer whose work ranged from magazine stories to a later novel, she also published poetry and translations. Her career hints at a curious, wide-ranging literary life that stretched well beyond a single genre.
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What is POSAT?
by Phyllis Sterling Smith
About the author
Phyllis Sterling Smith was an American science fiction writer, born on August 27, 1921, and she is listed by LibriVox as having died on November 2, 2016. Her known work includes the science fiction novella What is POSAT?, now available through Project Gutenberg, along with other shorter speculative fiction.
Available book information also shows a broader body of writing. A listing for her novel Ai Is a Three-Toed Sloth says her published work included short stories, articles, prize-winning poetry, and translations of Portuguese poetry.
Some biographical listings connect her with Berkeley, California, and note that she and her husband spent extended periods living in several countries. While detailed biographical records appear limited online, the surviving references suggest a writer with an international outlook and a long, varied writing life.