Gene O'Neill
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Gene O'Neill (born 1938) is best known as a multi-award nominated writer of science fiction, fantasy, and horror fiction.
Gene O'Neill | |
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Born | 1938 (age 85ā86) |
Occupation | Writer |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | California State University, Sacramento University of Minnesota |
Period | 1980āpresent |
Genre | Horror fiction, Fantasy, Science fiction |
Spouse | Kay |
O'Neill's professional writing career began after completing the Clarion West Writers Workshop in 1979. Since that time, over 100 of his works have been published. His short story work has appeared in Cemetery Dance Magazine, Twilight Zone Magazine, The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, and many more.
O'Neill has had many occupations besides writing including postal worker, contract specialist for AAFES, college basketball player, amateur boxer, United States Marine, right-of-way agent, and vice president of a small manufacturing plant. He also holds two degrees from California State University, Sacramento and University of Minnesota. He currently writes full-time and lives in the Napa Valley with his wife, Kay.