Dan Simmons

Biography

Dan Simmons was an American science fiction and horror writer. He was the author of the Hyperion Cantos and the Ilium/Olympos cycles, among other works that span the science fiction, horror, and fantasy genres. He began writing stories as a child, aiming to captivate audiences with his storytelling. He earned a B.A. in English from Wabash College in 1970, followed by a Master’s degree in Education from Washington University in St. Louis in 1971. Simmons started publishing short stories early …