Arthur Preuss

Born on March 7, 1942, in Albany, Georgia, Paul Preuss is an American writer known for his contributions to science fiction and science journalism. He also provides science consulting services to the film industry. Preuss has authored numerous original novels and contributed to established series, notably writing novels within Arthur C. Clarke's Venus Prime universe, drawing inspiration from Clarke's existing characters and settings.

His early life involved frequent moves due to his father's Air Force service, with the family eventually settling in Albuquerque. The environment of Sandia Base, where his father worked on nuclear bomb testing, exposed him to scientists who later influenced his fictional character development. Preuss received his education at Yale University, where he formed friendships with Sidney Mintz and Jean Rouch. He also served as a consulting editor for the Dr. Bones book series.

Paul Preuss was born in Albany, Georgia, on March 7, 1942. His father's career in the Air Force led to a nomadic childhood, with the family residing in Georgia, Texas, New Mexico, Hawaii, and Virginia before settling in Albuquerque. It was in Albuquerque, where his father was involved in testing nuclear bombs at Sandia Base, that Preuss encountered scientists whose work and perspectives would significantly shape the characters he would create decades later in his writing.

Preuss is recognized for his work in science fiction and science articles. Beyond his original stand-alone novels, he has also penned novels within the Arthur C. Clarke's Venus Prime series. These books were developed from plot points, characters, and locations established in Arthur C. Clarke's short stories, demonstrating Preuss's ability to build upon existing fictional universes. Additionally, he contributed as a consulting editor for the six-book Dr. Bones series, published by Ace Books between 1988 and 1989.