David Gerrold
A sharp, witty veteran of the genre, equally famous for tribbles, time loops, and big-hearted SF.
David Gerrold is a respected American author and screenwriter whose career touches some of science fiction's most beloved touchstones. He wrote the classic Star Trek episode “The Trouble with Tribbles,” penned the dazzling time-travel novel The Man Who Folded Himself, and created the ongoing War Against the Chtorr series of alien-invasion novels. His novelette “The Martian Child” won both the Hugo and Nebula.
Gerrold writes with wit, warmth, and genuine intelligence, ranging from clever high-concept SF to deeply personal, emotionally resonant work. Expect smart ideas, strong voice, and real heart — fiction that entertains and moves in equal measure. For readers who want science fiction that's both playful and meaningful, from a writer woven into the genre's history, Gerrold is a rewarding and distinctive choice with a varied catalogue to explore.
- For readers who want witty, heartfelt SF
- From Tribbles to The Man Who Folded Himself
- Clever concepts with real emotional depth
























