William H. Keith Jr.

Novelist

Birthday August 8, 1950

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace United States

Age 73 years old

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About

Author of nearly 200 titles, including 100 novels, as well as short fiction, non-fiction, games, and game modules. His novels span a range of genres and encompass military science fiction, horror, and geopolitical techno-thrillers. His Doctor Who series is among his most popular. 

Before Fame

He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, working as a hospital corpsman. 

Trivia

He is a Wiccan and a Reiki master and is also a member of Mensa. He has published under the pen names Ian Douglas, Bill Keith, H. Jay Riker, Keith Douglass, Robert Cain, and Keith William Andrews.

Family Life

His brother is author and game developer J. Andrew Keith. They worked together at the start of their careers. 

Associated With

Robert Heinlein also writes military science fiction.