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Daniel Abraham, also known by pen names M. L. N. Hanover and James S. A. Corey, is an American author with a diverse writing career spanning novels, comic books, screenplays, and television production. He is widely recognized for his fantasy series, The Long Price Quartet and The Dagger and the Coin, and his urban fantasy series, Black Sun's Daughter, published under the pseudonym M. L. N. Hanover. In collaboration with Ty Franck, he co-authors the acclaimed science fiction series The Expanse under the joint pseudonym James S. A. Corey. This series was adapted into a successful television show, for which Abraham and Franck also served as writers and producers.

Abraham's career also includes contributions to shared universes like George R. R. Martin's Wild Cards and collaborations on novels such as Hunter's Run with Martin and Gardner Dozois. His short fiction has appeared in numerous publications and anthologies, with collections like Leviathan Wept and Other Stories showcasing his shorter works. Several of his works, including Leviathan Wakes, have received award nominations, highlighting his critical reception in the science fiction and fantasy genres. He is a graduate of the Clarion West Writers Workshop.

Daniel Abraham is a prolific American author who employs multiple pseudonyms to distinguish his various literary endeavors. Under his own name, he has penned acclaimed fantasy series such as The Long Price Quartet and The Dagger and the Coin, alongside urban fantasy works like the Black Sun's Daughter series, published as M. L. N. Hanover. A significant portion of his career is dedicated to science fiction, most notably The Expanse series, which he co-writes with Ty Franck under the shared pseudonym James S. A. Corey. This collaboration has also extended to other projects, including the Star Wars novel Honor Among Thieves and the science fiction novel Hunter's Run, which he wrote with George R. R. Martin and Gardner Dozois.

The science fiction series The Expanse, created in collaboration with Ty Franck and published under the James S. A. Corey pseudonym, has become a cornerstone of Abraham's career. The series originated from a role-playing game developed by Franck, with Abraham joining to write a novel based on Franck's world-building. Their collaborative process involves detailed outlining and alternating chapter writing, making it difficult to discern individual contributions by the end. The first book, Leviathan Wakes, received award nominations and critical acclaim. The success of The Expanse led to a television adaptation by Syfy, with Abraham and Franck serving as writers and producers, further expanding the reach of their shared universe.

Beyond his solo and pseudonym-based works, Daniel Abraham has a history of significant collaborations. He is a frequent collaborator with George R. R. Martin, adapting Martin's A Game of Thrones into a graphic novel series and contributing to Martin's Wild Cards shared universe. His involvement in Wild Cards began with short stories and expanded to writing character-driven storylines within the universe. The novel Hunter's Run is another notable collaboration, evolving from a novella co-written with Gardner Dozois and George R. R. Martin, where Abraham played a key role in its development into a full-length novel.