Allston, Aaron
ALLSTON, Aaron
ALLSTON, Aaron. American, b. 1960. Genres: Science fiction/Fantasy. Career: Science fiction and fantasy writer. Space Gamer magazine, circulation manager, assistant editor, and editor, 1980-83; freelance computer games scripter and designer of roleplaying game supplements, full-time since 1983. Worked briefly for the Austin American-Statesman, Austin, TX. Publications: Poor Wizard's Almanac & Book of Facts, 1992; Web of Danger, 1988; Galatea in 2-D, 1993; Double Jeopardy, 1994; Doc Sidhe, 1995; (with H. Lisle) Thunder of the Captains, 1996; (with H. Lisle) Wrath of the Princes, 1997; Wraith Squadron, 1998; Iron Fist, 1998. Writer for computer games; writer for game supplements. Address: PO Box 564, Round Rock, TX 78680, U.S.A.
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