Catherine Asaro

Catherine Asaro is an American science fiction and fantasy author. She is best known for her books about the Ruby Dynasty, called the Saga of the Skolian Empire. Catherine Asaro was born in Oakland, California and grew up in El Cerrito, California. She has a B.S. with highest honors in chemistry from UCLA and an A.M. in physics and a Ph.D. in chemical physics both from Harvard University. When not writing and making appearances at conventions and... More

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  • Nov 6, 1955 (age 56 years)
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