Let's make this birthday one to remember.

76 years old (Born on April 13, 1948)

Happy Birthday, Jonathan! May your day be filled with more excitement than a plot twist in "The Golden Fire," and may the celebrations circle closer than "The Inner Circle." You've given us worlds of imagination through eight fantastic novels—clearly proving that science fiction authors age slower due to their frequent travels at warp speed.

Beyond crafting thrilling tales, you've enlightened minds as an insightful scholar. Your impactful articles on social work, school safety issues, and educational technology have sparked meaningful conversations far beyond academia. Here's hoping this birthday brings you joy brighter than golden fires—and cake sweeter than literary acclaim!