Dan Simmons

Writing

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 on, but his career gained momentum in 1982 when, with the support of Harlan Ellison, he attended…