Daniel Francis Galouye was an American science fiction writer and journalist active during the mid-twentieth century. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Louisiana State University before embarking on a career in journalism. During World War II, Galouye served in the United States Navy as an instructor and test pilot. He sustained injuries during his military service that would cause him persistent health issues throughout his life.
Following the war, Galouye married Carmel Barbara Jordan in late 1945. He balanced his writing career with his work as a reporter and staff member for the New Orleans newspaper The States-Item, where he remained from the 1940s until his retirement in 1967. He resided primarily in New Orleans, while also maintaining a summer home in Covington, Louisiana, across Lake Pontchartrain.
During the 1950s and 1960s, Galouye became a prolific contributor of science fiction novelettes and short stories to various digest magazines, occasionally publishing under the pseudonym Louis G. Daniels. His work is notable for its early exploration of simulated realities. His novel Counterfeit World is particularly recognized for its influence, having inspired prominent figures such as evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins to contemplate the concept of simulated universes. Galouye passed away in 1976.
