Schmitz was one of the earliest science fiction authors to write multiple unlinked works in a recurring universe. This story-linking stratagem would later be brought to high art by other authors, such as (to name a few) Lois McMaster Bujold (Vorkosigan series) and C. Isaac Asimov's Foundation series, begun in the 1940s, was one of the first set of novels to be placed in a recurring universe, but that was in fact a series, the same story roughly continued, to be read in order. His writings exist as eight novels and fifty-odd stories in several collections, most of which were published between 19. Schmitz stories are remarkable for their bold female characters (surprising even by today's standards), for the sensible and accurate use of science and technology, and also for the author's deft handling of psionics. The out-of-print works have been republished multiple times. Schmitz (Octo– April 18, 1981) was the author of a number of science-fiction fantasy novels and stories which continue to have a strong following decades after his death. 9.8 Child of the Gods (Analog, March 1972).9.6 Glory Day (Analog, June 1971) - Telsey and Trigger.9.2 Resident Witch (Analog, May 1970) - a Telsey Amberdon adventure.9.1 The Other Likeness (Analog, July 1962).8.6 The Lion Game (2-part, Analog, Aug.2 Unusually neutral depiction of females.
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