He was born in
Denver, CO in 1943. In the years since, he has been a delivery boy; a
lifeguard; an unpaid radio disc jockey; a U.S. Navy pilot; a market
research analyst; a real estate agent; director of research for a
political campaign; legislative assistant and staff director for a U.S.
Congressman; Director of Legislation and Congressional Relations for the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; a consultant on environmental,
regulatory, and communications issues; a college lecturer and writer in
residence; and unpaid treasurer of a civic music arts association.
In
addition to his novels -- most notably the Saga of Recluce,
Spellsong series and Corean Chronicles -- Mr. Modesitt has published technical
studies and articles, columns, poetry,
and a number of science fiction stories. He and his wife, a lyric
soprano, make their home in Cedar City, UT.
You can contact Mr. Modesitt via Email at LModesitt@aol.com.
|