Michael Flynn
- September 30, 2023
- 75 years
About Michael Flynn
Michael Flynn, 75, American author (The Forest of Time, Fallen Angels).
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|Michael Francis Flynn (December 20, 1947 – September 30, 2023) was an American science fiction author. Nearly all of Flynn's work falls under the category of hard science fiction, although his treatment of it can be unusual since he applied the rigor of hard science fiction to "softer" sciences such as sociology in works such as In the Country of the Blind. Much of his short fiction appeared in Analog Science Fiction and Fact.
Early life and education
Flynn was born on December 20, 1947, in Easton, Pennsylvania, to Joseph and Rita (Singley) Flynn. He had a brother, Dennis, who died in childhood. Flynn attended and graduated from Notre Dame High School, then located in Bethlehem Township.
He earned a B.A. in mathematics from La Salle University in Easton, and an M.S. in topology from Marquette University in Milwaukee. He began but did not complete a Ph.D at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Career
Prior to becoming a science fiction author, he was employed as an industrial quality engineer and statistician with Coors Container Corporation and Stat-A-Matrix/Oriel.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 15 questions
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1.On what date was Michael Francis Flynn born?
- A.December 20, 1947correct
- B.January 20, 1948
- C.December 25, 1947
- D.September 30, 2023
Michael Francis Flynn was born on December 20, 1947.
Source: Biographical summary section
2.In which city was Michael Francis Flynn born?
- A.Milwaukee
- B.Boulder
- C.Eastoncorrect
- D.Bethlehem
Michael Francis Flynn was born in Easton, Pennsylvania.
Source: Early life and education section
3.What was the name of Michael Francis Flynn's brother who died in childhood?
- A.Larry
- B.Joseph
- C.Jerry
- D.Denniscorrect
Michael Francis Flynn had a brother named Dennis who died in childhood.
Source: Early life and education section
4.Michael Francis Flynn earned a B.A. in mathematics from which university?
- A.La Salle Universitycorrect
- B.University of Colorado Boulder
- C.Notre Dame High School
- D.Marquette University
Michael Francis Flynn earned a B.A. in mathematics from La Salle University in Easton.
Source: Early life and education section
5.At which institution did Michael Francis Flynn begin but not complete a Ph.D. program?
- A.University of Colorado Bouldercorrect
- B.Notre Dame University
- C.La Salle University
- D.Marquette University
Michael Francis Flynn began but did not complete a Ph.D. at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Source: Early life and education section
6.What was Michael Francis Flynn's professional role before becoming a science fiction author?
- A.Professional librarian
- B.Industrial quality engineer and statisticiancorrect
- C.Sociology researcher
- D.Topology professor
Michael Francis Flynn worked as an industrial quality engineer and statistician with Coors Container Corporation and Stat-A-Matrix/Oriel.
Source: Career section
7.Which journal published much of Michael Francis Flynn's short fiction?
- A.The Express-Times
- B.Spectrum Literary Review
- C.The Forest of Time Gazette
- D.Analog Science Fiction and Factcorrect
Much of Michael Francis Flynn's short fiction appeared in Analog Science Fiction and Fact.
Source: Biographical summary section
8.Which novel by Michael Francis Flynn applied the rigor of hard science fiction to sociology?
- A.The Forest of Time
- B.Firestar
- C.In the Country of the Blindcorrect
- D.Fallen Angels
Michael Francis Flynn applied hard science fiction rigor to sociology in works such as In the Country of the Blind.
Source: Biographical summary section
9.For which work did Michael Francis Flynn win a Prometheus Award in 1991?
- A.Firestar
- B.The January Dancer
- C.Fallen Angels
- D.In the Country of the Blindcorrect
Michael Francis Flynn won the Prometheus Award in 1991 for In the Country of the Blind.
Source: Awards section
10.Who were the co-authors of the book 'Fallen Angels' written with Michael Francis Flynn?
- A.Larry Niven and Jerry Pournellecorrect
- B.The Spectrum Literary Agency
- C.Joseph and Rita Flynn
- D.Kristine Kathryn Rusch and Robert A. Heinlein
The novel Fallen Angels was co-written with Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle.
Source: Awards section
11.Which award did the novelette 'House of Dreams' win in 1998?
- A.Seiun Award
- B.Theodore Sturgeon Awardcorrect
- C.Prometheus Award
- D.Hugo Award
The novelette 'House of Dreams' won a Theodore Sturgeon Award in 1998.
Source: Awards section
12.Michael Francis Flynn was the first winner of which specific award?
- A.Robert A. Heinlein Medalcorrect
- B.Sidewise Award for Alternate History
- C.Prometheus Award for Best Novel
- D.Hugo Award for Best Novella
Michael Francis Flynn was the first winner of the Robert A. Heinlein Medal.
Source: Awards section
13.On what date did Michael Francis Flynn die?
- A.January 1, 2023
- B.September 30, 2023correct
- C.October 30, 2023
- D.December 20, 2023
Michael Francis Flynn died on September 30, 2023.
Source: Death section
14.Where is Michael Francis Flynn interred?
- A.Boulder Cemetery
- B.New St. Joseph's Cemetery in Eastoncorrect
- C.Bethlehem Township cemetery
- D.La Salle University grounds
Michael Francis Flynn is interred at New St. Joseph's Cemetery in Easton.
Source: Death section
15.How old was Michael Francis Flynn when he died?
- A.70
- B.75correct
- C.81
- D.79
Michael Francis Flynn died at age 75.
Source: Death section
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