Edward Bellamy (1850–1898) was an American journalist and author best known for his utopian novel Looking Backward (1888), which envisioned a cooperative and egalitarian society in the year 2000. His work inspired political movements and reformist thought in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly influencing the rise of the Nationalist Clubs in the United States.

Jerome Bixby (1923–1998) was an American science fiction writer, editor, and screenwriter whose work spanned short stories, novels, and television. He is best remembered for creating the Star Trek episode “Mirror, Mirror” and writing It’s a Good Life, a classic short story later adapted for The Twilight Zone.

Ralph Sholto was an American science fiction writer active during the mid-20th century, contributing short stories to popular pulp magazines. Though not as widely known as some of his contemporaries, his imaginative tales often blended humor, satire, and speculative themes.

Mack Reynolds (1917–1983) was a prolific American science fiction writer known for his focus on social, political, and economic themes within futuristic settings. His stories often explored alternative political systems, technological change, and the possibilities of a more equitable society.

Algis Budrys (1931–2008) was a Lithuanian-American science fiction writer, critic, and editor recognized for his thoughtful and often introspective works. His most acclaimed novel, Rogue Moon (1960), examined themes of identity, mortality, and human resilience, securing his reputation as a major voice in mid-20th-century science fiction.

August Derleth (1909–1971) was an American writer, editor, and publisher who played a crucial role in preserving and expanding the works of H. P. Lovecraft through Arkham House, the press he co-founded. Beyond his efforts in weird fiction, he was also a prolific regional writer of Wisconsin-themed stories and an author of detective and historical fiction.

Gaston Derreaux was a lesser-known science fiction writer who contributed short stories to pulp magazines in the early 20th century. His work often reflected the adventurous and speculative spirit of the era, though little biographical information about him is available today.

Victor A. Endersby was an American science fiction writer who published stories during the mid-20th century pulp era. Though his body of work was relatively small, his tales reflected the imaginative and exploratory style characteristic of Golden Age science fiction.

R. C. FitzPatrick was a mid-20th century science fiction writer whose stories appeared in pulp magazines of the era. Though little is known about his life, his work contributed to the adventurous and speculative tradition of classic sci-fi storytelling.

Charles L. Fontenay (1917–2007) was an American journalist and science fiction writer who contributed numerous stories to mid-20th century pulp magazines. His fiction often blended adventure, speculative science, and social commentary, reflecting the energetic style of the Golden Age of science fiction.

H. B. Fyfe was a British author and journalist active in the mid-20th century, best known for his crime and mystery novels. While not primarily a science fiction writer, some of his works incorporated elements of suspense and speculative intrigue.

Randall Garrett (1927–1987) was an American science fiction and fantasy writer celebrated for his witty, clever storytelling and inventive plots. He is best known for the Lord Darcy series, which combines alternate-history detective fiction with elements of magic and mystery.

Tom Godwin (1915–1980) was an American science fiction writer best known for his short stories and novels exploring human endurance, space exploration, and survival against alien challenges. His most famous work, The Cold Equations (1954), is regarded as a classic example of hard science fiction that emphasizes moral and practical dilemmas.

James Harmon was an American science fiction and fantasy writer whose work appeared in pulp magazines during the mid-20th century. His stories often combined imaginative speculative concepts with adventurous plots, reflecting the popular style of the era.

Henry Hasse (1913–1977) was an American science fiction writer and editor, best known for co-writing the short story “Farewell to the Master,” which inspired the classic film The Day the Earth Stood Still. His work often explored imaginative concepts and human responses to extraordinary scientific and extraterrestrial phenomena.

Albert Hernhuter was an American science fiction writer active during the mid-20th century, contributing short stories to pulp magazines. His work typically explored imaginative futuristic scenarios, reflecting the adventurous and speculative spirit of the Golden Age of science fiction.

Andersen Horne was a mid-20th century science fiction writer whose stories appeared in pulp magazines of the era. His work often combined speculative ideas with adventurous plots, reflecting the imaginative and exploratory style popular in classic sci-fi.

Alex James was a science fiction author who contributed stories to mid-20th century pulp magazines. His work typically explored futuristic concepts and imaginative scenarios, in line with the adventurous and speculative style of the era.