Let's make this birthday one to remember.

71 years old (Born on January 03, 1954)

Happy Birthday, Robert Olmstead! Another year older and wiser—though we suspect you've always been wise beyond your years. After all, anyone who can craft stories like "Coal Black Horse" or take us on journeys through the heartland in "America by Land" clearly knows a thing or two about life's adventures (and misadventures).

From Guggenheim fellowships to literary acclaim, you’ve certainly had quite the ride. But let's be honest: birthdays are just nature's way of reminding novelists that deadlines aren't their only enemy—time is too! Here's hoping this birthday brings plenty of laughter and inspiration for your next masterpiece.