Howard L. Myers (1930–1971) was an American science fiction writer active during the mid-20th century. Though his career was cut short by his early death, he established a distinct presence in speculative fiction, particularly through his frequent contributions to Analog Science Fiction and Fact magazine, one of the premier speculative fiction publications of the era.
Myers often wrote under the pen name Verge Foray, a pseudonym under which he published numerous short stories and novelettes. His fiction frequently engaged with the technological, scientific, and sociological themes typical of the era's hard science fiction, capturing the imaginative possibilities of space exploration, future societies, and scientific advancements. His writing style and thematic focus aligned closely with the editorial preferences of Analog under the leadership of John W. Campbell.
His most notable longer work is the science fiction novel Cloud Chamber. Despite his passing in 1971, Myers's contributions to prominent science fiction periodicals of his day helped shape the landscape of short speculative fiction during a highly dynamic period for the genre, leaving behind a legacy appreciated by fans of classic science fiction.
