Frederick D Brown is a co-author of eight science textbooks and of many science fiction and fantasy short stories. He began his professional life as a metallurgical engineer, working briefly in the nascent Canadian aerospace industry. He then became involved in science education at the secondary school and college/university levels until his retirement. He maintains an interest in physics and astronomy. Frederick enjoys writing, playing the piano, attending the theatre, opera, and ballet, and travelling. He and his wife, Claire, maintain a home in Toronto, Canada and in Florida.