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David Siegel Bernstein

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David Siegel Bernstein is a forensic data scientist who writes science fiction and other types of stories. He has been published in numerous print, podcast, and online magazines. Much of his work has been selected to appear in literary and genre anthologies (including Best of issues). His nonfiction has been published in newsletters, popular blogs, and academic journals. His latest book is Blockbuster Science: The Real Science in Science Fiction.

He also volunteers his time promoting writing and his fellow authors. He serves on the board of directors for the Philadelphia Writers' Conference. This is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to bring writers together for instruction, counsel, fellowship, and the exchange of ideas. He also le ...more

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Average rating: 3.87 · 39 ratings · 11 reviews · 4 distinct works

	Blockbuster Science: The Real Science in Science Fiction 3.74 avg rating — 23 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Poisoned Pawn 4.10 avg rating — 10 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	9Tales From Elsewhere 2 (9Tales Elsewhere) by Ralph Sevush, C. Griffin, James B. Pepe 3.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2015	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Crossed Genres Issue 4: Crime by Bart R. Leib (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Kay T. Holt (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Adam King it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2009	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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