Harold Schoepflin American engineer and science fiction writer Date of Birth: 19.10.1893 Country: USA

1. Harl Vincent: American Engineer and Science Fiction Author
2. Golden Age of Science Fiction
3. Break from Writing
4. Re-emergence

Harl Vincent: American Engineer and Science Fiction Author

Harl Vincent, the pseudonym of an American engineer and science fiction writer, burst onto the literary scene with his debut short story "The Golden Girl of Munan" in the June 1928 issue of "Amazing Stories." His energetic and confident writing style quickly propelled him to the forefront of the science fiction literary arena.

Golden Age of Science Fiction

Throughout the so-called "Golden Age of Science Fiction," from the late 1930s to the early 1950s, Vincent's stories and novellas appeared regularly in publications such as "Amazing Stories," "Amazing Stories Quarterly," and "Air Wonder Stories." His works later reached the pages of "Astounding" and even "Argosy." By the end of his career, he had penned over 60 short stories.

Break from Writing

With the advent of World War II, Vincent's science fiction writing ceased, and for two decades, no new works appeared in print.

Re-emergence

In the mid-1960s, Vincent's novel "The Doomsday Planet" (1966) was published as a standalone, and he published several new short stories in various periodicals. His return to writing marked a renewed interest in the genre and showcased his continued literary prowess.