Rohan, Michael Scott

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ROHAN, Michael Scott

ROHAN, Michael Scott. Also writes as Michael Scot. Scottish, b. 1951. Genres: Science fiction/Fantasy, Adult non-fiction. Career: Writer. Entered publishing as a reference book editor and became senior editor of two general encyclopedias, as well as other publications; also runs Asgard, an editorial company specializing in international reference titles, with two other senior editors. Worked for a short time as a technical author. Publications: FANTASY NOVELS: (with A. Scott) Fantastic People, 1980; (with Scott as Michael Scot) The Ice King, 1986, in US as Burial Rites, 1987; (with Scott) A Spell of Empire: The Horns of Tartarus, 1992; The Lord of Middle Air, 1994. WINTER OF THE WORLD SERIES: The Anvil of Ice, 1986; The Forge in the Forest, 1987; The Hammer of the Sun, 1988. SPIRAL SERIES: Chase the Morning, 1990; The Gates of Noon, 1992; Cloud Castles, 1993; Maxie's Demon, 1997. NONFICTION: (with Scott) The Hammer and the Cross, 1980; !/!, 1982; First Byte: Choosing and Using a Home Computer, 1983; (with Scott and P. Gardner) The BBC Micro Add-On Guide, 1985; (ed.) The Classical Video Guide, 1994. SCIENCE-FICTION NOVELS AS MIKE SCOTT ROHAN: Run to the Stars, 1983. Work represented in anthologies. Author of computer titles. Translator of German and French works. Contributor of articles, columns, and reviews to magazines and newspapers. Address: 61 High St, Little Shelford, Cambridge CB2 5ES, England. Online address: mike.scott.rohan@asgard.zetnet.co.uk

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