Today we celebrate the birthday of American science fiction publisher and editor Jim Baen, born today in 1943. He founded his own publishing house, Baen Books, specializing in the adventure, fantasy, military science fiction, and space opera genres. #JimBaen

2026 Baen Short Story Contest Deadline Is 2/1 Entries in the Jim Baen Memorial Short Story Award writing contest are being accepted through February 1, 2026

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