73 years old (Born on August 20, 1951)
Happy Birthday, Greg Bear! May your celebrations be as epic and mind-bending as the galactic conflicts you've masterfully crafted in the Forge of God series. Here's hoping your cake doesn't spontaneously evolve consciousness like in Blood Music—though that would certainly make for an unforgettable party!From exploring humanity's deepest mysteries in Queen of Angels to guiding us through cosmic adventures with The Way series, you've consistently expanded our imaginations. Your stories have boldly gone where no author has gone before, leaving readers both amazed and slightly paranoid about alien invasions. Cheers to another year of brilliant storytelling and interstellar mischief!