Calling the Empress

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George Oliver Smith, an influential figure in the Golden Age of Science Fiction, was known for his contributions to Astounding Science Fiction and his collaboration with editor John W. Campbell, Jr. His personal life intertwined with his career when he married Campbell's first wife in 1949. Smith's prolific writing continued until 1960, earning him recognition, including the First Fandom Hall of Fame award in 1980. Additionally, he was part of the Trap Door Spiders, inspiring Isaac Asimov's fictional Black Widowers.