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About the Author

MICHAEL BLUMLEIN is the author of four novels and three story collections, including the award-winning The Brains of Rats. His latest collection, All I Ever Dreamed, containing three decades worth of fiction, “will delight readers who enjoy a wide range of genre fiction … and thinking deeply about social constructs and how they relate to science” (Publishers Weekly). His acclaimed essay, “Thoreau’s Microscope,” appears in the 2018 book of the same name from PM Press, as part of their celebrated Outspoken Author series.

He has twice been a finalist for the World Fantasy Award and twice for the Bram Stoker. His story “Fidelity: A Primer” was short-listed for the Tiptree. His first story collection, The Brains of Rats, was awarded Best Collection by ReaderCon. His novel X,Y was chosen for inclusion in Horror: Another 100 Best Books, edited by Stephen Jones and Kim Newman.

He has written for both stage and film, including the award-winning independent film Decodings (included in the Biennial Exhibition of the Whitney Museum of American Art, and winner of the Special Jury Award of the SF International Film Festival). His novel X, Y was made into a feature-length movie. His story “California Burning” is currently in development in Hollywood for a movie.

Until his recent retirement, Dr. Blumlein taught and practiced medicine at the University of California in San Francisco.

You can find out more about him at michaelblumlein.com.

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