Richard Wilson

Born on September 23, 1920, Richard Wilson was an American science fiction writer, journalist, and longtime fan of the genre. He was part of the Futurians, the influential New York fan and writer group that included several major science fiction figures, and his fiction became especially associated with the magazine era of the 1950s.

Wilson’s stories were known for their intelligence, humor, and polished style. His novelette "Mother to the World" won the Nebula Award, and his work often blended speculative ideas with a grounded sense of how people think and act.

Alongside his fiction, he built a professional career in journalism and public relations. He worked at Syracuse University, including as director of its News Bureau, and was credited with helping encourage science fiction writers to place their papers and archives there, strengthening an important resource for the field. He died on March 29, 1987.