Birthdate: June 22, 1947
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Pasadena, California, United States
Died: February 24, 2006
Octavia Butler was a pioneering American science fiction author recognized for her innovative contributions to the genre. She was a distinguished recipient of multiple Hugo and Nebula awards and made history in 1995 as the first science-fiction writer to be honored with a MacArthur Fellowship. Butler’s journey in science fiction began during her teenage years, leading to rapid success within the field. She transitioned to a full-time writing career after selling her initial stories and additionally shared her expertise through writer’s workshops, blending her experiences as an African American into her work.
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