Alan Smale

 Alan Smale writes alternate history and hard science fiction and is a two-time winner of the Sidewise Award for alternate history. 

He is also a “rocket scientist” (working for NASA) who seamlessly blends his extensive scientiic knowledge with his uncanny ability to present complex ideas in very understandable terms to create riveting stories that invariably garner outstanding reviews from readers. 

His works include over forty short stories published in some of the most iconic science fiction magazines and anthologies currently published, and his original Clash of Eagles trilogy won widespread acclaim from both critics and fans. 

Alan grew up in Yorkshire England, attended Oxford University, and currently resides in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, working for NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (with over 100 published academic papers).