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Tom Arden

1961 – 2015

British writer

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About Tom Arden

Lived 1961 – 2015 (aged 54). Tom Arden was an Australian writer, university teacher, non-fiction writer and science fiction writer.

David Rain (2 May 1961 – 15 December 2015), known by his pen name Tom Arden, was a British science fiction and fantasy writer. He was born in Australia.

His main work is the five volume Orokon saga, as well as the novels Shadow Black, The Translation of Bastian Test and the Doctor Who novella Nightdreamers.

Arden was born in 1961 and grew up in Mount Gambier, South Australia. He wrote his first unpublished novel, Moon Escape at the age of seven and later studied English at the University of Adelaide, graduating with First Class Honours. Arden completed his PhD thesis on Clarissa, the epic tale by 18th-century novelist Samuel Richardson.

In 1990, he moved to the United Kingdom, living in Northern Ireland and England. He lectured in English at Queen's University Belfast for seven years. Since 2003, he lectured creative writing at Middlesex University, London.

Death Arden died of cancer on 15 December 2015 in London, England.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Adelaide
Employers
Queen's University Belfast, Middlesex University
Also known as
David Rain

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Tom Arden?

British writer (1961-2015)

When was Tom Arden born?

Tom Arden was born on 2 May 1961 in Mount Gambier.

When did Tom Arden die?

Tom Arden died on 15 December 2015 in London.

What was Tom Arden's occupation?

Tom Arden was a writer, university teacher, non-fiction writer and science fiction writer.

What nationality was Tom Arden?

Tom Arden was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tom Arden

· Wikidata: Q137582

· DBpedia: Tom Arden

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