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Q & A with Homer Hickam: Rocket Boys and Science Experiments Gone Wrong
Homer Hickam. Courtesy HomerHickam.com.
Homer Hickam — you probably know the name from “October Sky,” the movie based on his memoir, “Rocket Boys.” But Hickam is also the author of several other books, crossing many genres and subjects. In addition to being an author and hobby rocket builder, he’s also been a miner, a soldier in Vietnam, a NASA engineer, and a SCUBA instructor, with interesting hobbies like hunting for dinosaur bones. We recently talked to Hickam about his latest book, Crescent (read our review here), but had the chance to talk about his life and career as an author.
Universe Today: Homer, with all the different books you’ve written, you are truly a man for all seasons!
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