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Bruce McAllister

Bruce McAllister is an American author of science fiction, fantasy, poetry, and non-fiction, best known for his widely anthologized short stories.

Lived
1946–
Nationality
American
Language
English

Bruce McAllister is an American author born in 1946, recognized for his contributions to the fields of science fiction, fantasy, poetry, and non-fiction. While active across multiple literary forms, McAllister is primarily celebrated for his short fiction, which has earned him a distinct place in contemporary speculative literature.\n\nOver a career spanning several decades, McAllister's short stories have appeared extensively in major science fiction and fantasy magazines, thematic anthologies, and college textbooks. His work has also been selected for prestigious "year's best" compilations, notably including the Best American Short Stories 2007 anthology, which was guest-edited by Stephen King.