Richard Wilson

An American science fiction writer, he was born in 1920 and became part of the circle of fans and writers known as the Futurians. His work appeared in the great science fiction magazines of the mid-1900s, where he built a reputation for clever, imaginative stories.

He is especially remembered for short fiction, including the Nebula Award-winning story "Mother to the World." His writing often balanced speculative ideas with irony and a light touch, which helped his stories stand out in a crowded field.

He died in 1987, but his fiction remains of interest to readers who enjoy classic science fiction from the genre's magazine age.