Michael Pickard
Science fiction and mystery writer, technology professional
Broadcasts September 11, 2025, 08:00 PM
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About this speaker
Michael Pickard's writing acts as a bridge between his technology-driven profession and his creative passions. He has an impressive body of work, including twelve novels, three children's books, and a collection of short stories selected through juried processes. Notably, his piece "Hardwired" was honored with the Ray Bradbury Creative Writing Prize in 2005, showcasing his storytelling prowess. His first detective novel, Creative Deductions: Home Run, was a 2023 Soon To Be Famous Illinois finalist.