Vincent Gessler, in Sierre

Sierre

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 is a Swiss science fiction author based in Geneva

Geneva

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Switzerland

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Biography

Vincent Gessler divides his time among writing, comics, online games, sciences, history and story telling. He caught the science fiction virus very early and became passionately interesed in comics. He studied Egyptology and medieval history, before teaching French, history and computer programming. Now he devotes his time to writing.

Awards

• Julia Verlanger Award in 2010 for Cygnis.
• Utopiales European Prize in 2010 for Cygnis.