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What science-fiction author wrote
VALIS
after claiming he's been contacted by a "beam of pink light" from an artificially intelligent satellite?
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SF author Ben Bova wrote The Starcrossed in response to the failed TV series
The Starlost
in which he was involved as science advisor.
He dedicated the novel "to Cordwainer Bird" (the pseudonym of the author who wrote the screenplays for the series).
Who is Cordwainer Bird?
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Science fiction adventure series are built on recurring characters... often the hero is a bit of a rascal, getting into trouble which others may easily avoid. It all makes for a more entertaining yarn.
Which character below is NOT matched to the correct author?
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