“I’d
visit the near future, close enough that someone might want to talk to Larry
Niven and can figure out the language; distant enough to get me decent medical
techniques and a ticket to the Moon.” – Larry Niven
That would be multi-award winning author Niven’s choice if he could time-travel. Best known for his massive bestselling novel (and series) Ringworld, Niven said he thinks dinosaurs probably became extinct because they didn’t have a space program. And while he’s glad we do, he’d still like to see us pick up the pace and be better prepared … just in case.
Born in Los Angeles on April 30,
1938, Niven began Sci-Fi writing in his early 20s, starting with short stories,
then turning to novels. To date, he has turned out over 100 books, both Sci-Fi
and Fantasy. His writing is a unique
combination of hard science fiction, theoretical physics, detective fiction,
and rollicking adventure.
In 2015, Niven was honored by the
Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America (actually a worldwide
organization) with its prestigious “Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award”
for his lifetime body of work. 
A 5-time Hugo Award winner for his
books and short stories, Niven also has written scripts for several top Sci-Fi
television series and done work on DC Comics’ Green Lantern. Always up for new challenges, Niven’s advice
to writers and readers alike is simple:
“Treat your life like something to be sculpted.”
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