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Michael A. Stackpole

Michael Austin Stackpole (born November 27, 1957) is an American science fiction and fantasy author best known for his Star Wars and BattleTech books. He was born in Wausau, Wisconsin, but raised in Vermont. He has a BA in history from the University of Vermont. From 1977 on, he worked as a designer of role-playing games for various gaming companies, and…

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Education
University of Vermont (BA)
Born
(1957-11-27) November 27, 1957 (age 68) Wausau, Wisconsin, U.S.
Genres
Role-playing games, video games, fantasy, science fiction novels
Occupations
Writer, game designer
Period
1977–present

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Michael A. Stackpole → (1957-11-27) November 27, 1957 (age 68) Wausau, Wisconsin, U.S.
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Michael A. Stackpole → University of Vermont (BA)
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Michael A. Stackpole → Role-playing games, video games, fantasy, science fiction novels
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Michael A. Stackpole → Writer, game designer
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Michael A. Stackpole → 1977–present

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