About Karen Anderson
Lived 1932 – 2018 (aged 85). Karen Anderson was an American novelist and writer.
Karen Anderson (born June Millichamp Kruse ; September 16, 1932 – March 17, 2018) she also wrote the first published science fiction haiku (or scifaiku), "Six Haiku" (The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, July 1962). In 1950 she, along with three friends, founded a Sherlock Holmes society, naming it the "Red Circle Society." She was, around this time, a friend of Hugh Everett III, of whose theories about parallel universes Poul Anderson later became an enthusiast.
Robert A. Heinlein dedicated his 1982 novel, Friday, in part to Anderson.
The writer Greg Bear was her son-in-law.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Karen Anderson?
American fantasy writer (1932-2018)
When was Karen Anderson born?
Karen Anderson was born on 16 September 1932 in Erlanger.
When did Karen Anderson die?
Karen Anderson died on 17 March 2018 in Los Angeles.
What was Karen Anderson's occupation?
Karen Anderson was a novelist and writer.
What nationality was Karen Anderson?
Karen Anderson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Karen Anderson (writer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Karen Anderson. https://biography.guide/karen-anderson-novelist/
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