Bill DeSmedt
William H. DeSmedt is an American author of science fiction.[1] His debut novel, Singularity (2004), explores the 1908 Tunguska event and the speculative hypothesis that it was caused by a submicroscopic, primordial black hole. Although Singularity is a work of science fiction, in the tradition of Michael Crichton, its premise is anchored in real-world science.
Bill DeSmedt | |
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| Occupation | Knowledge Engineer, Novelist |
| Genre | Action/Thriller/Science fiction |
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In penning Singularity, Bill also drew on a deep knowledge of the Russian language, politics and culture, first acquired during eighteen months at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California, and added to while a US–USSR exchange student at Moscow State University. He also holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Soviet Area Studies, and a Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science.
Fiction
| Year | Cover | Title | Notes |
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| 2004 | Singularity | 512 pages; Hardcover, Per Aspera Press (ISBN 0-9745734-4-2) | |
| 2005 | Singularity | Podcast version read by author, Podiobooks.com | |
| 2010 | Dualism | Sequel to Singularity |
Awards
- Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Awards: Winner – Gold Medal for Science Fiction, 2005 (Singularity)
- Independent Publishers Association: Winner – Ippy prize for Best Fantasy/Science Fiction novel, 2004 (Singularity)
- Publishers Marketing Association: Finalist – Ben Franklin “Best New Voice” Award, 2005 (Singularity)
Scientific concepts
In his debut novel, Singularity (2004), discusses the long-disparaged hypothesis that the devastation of the Tunguska basin in 1908 was caused by a submicroscopic, primordial black hole.
References
- "SFE: DeSmedt, Bill". sf-encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2023-05-07.