Hey, Klaatu! I hope you are doing well! I like the author Dan Simmons, too! I met him last year when I went to a book signing with my boyfriend (who has Asperger's Syndrome). In my photo album is a picture of me with Dan Simmons at a book signing in San Diego, CA. I especially love "Hyperion" and his short story collections. I look forward to completing The Fall of Hyperion and several of his other books I purchased recently. How are you? 