Timothy Thomas Powers is an American science fiction and fantasy author known for his "secret histories," blending documented historical events with occult and supernatural elements.
Born in Buffalo, New York, he grew up in California and studied English Literature at Cal State Fullerton, where he befriended authors James Blaylock and K.W. Jeter.
He also knew Philip K. Dick, who based a character on him in VALIS.
Powers won the World Fantasy Award twice, for Last Call and Declare.
His breakthrough novel, The Anubis Gates, won the Philip K. Dick Award.
He currently lives in Muscoy, California, with his wife, Serena.
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