Born this day: 04/01/1942
Samuel Delany is a New Wave SF pioneer who published his first novel at twenty. Winner of four Nebula and two Hugo Awards, his works include Babel-17 and The Einstein Intersection. His dense, ambitious Dhalgren remains one of SF's most debated novels. Named SFWA Grand Master in 2013, he turns 84 today.

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I know sci-fi writer #SamuelDelany is the first Black man to write a #WonderWoman comic, but can't get a clear answer if he is the first Black writer #DC hired. Delany was also the last writer to write about #DianaPrince in her infamous white costume era before the character got her powers back in issue 204, the introduction of DC first Black female superhero #Nubia. He didn't write that one.

Quiet, foggy morning. Drinking a pot of Spring Snail green tea and reading The Motion of Light in Water by #SamuelDelany

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Maybe. He did that interview thing.

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I like to watch her make it with guys," Denny said. "When I blew you, were you thinking about her?

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I think," Lanya said, "Milly and Jommy and Wally and What's-her-name-with-all-the-Indian-silver found a laundromat or something a few days ago. Only the power's off. Today they've gone off to find the nearest three-pronged outlet that works.

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Slap-slap, slap-slap, slap-slap went a rolled Times against a thigh. John walked up, cutting out more light.

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