| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| English science-fiction writer (6,1,6) | ||
| ↑ Sci-fi author | ||
| [PREVIOUS] Sci-fi author | New York Times | 06 Oct 2019 |
| 'Childhood's End' writer | Thomas Joseph | 08 Jan 2016 |
| Science fiction author and source of the quote | ||
| "2001" co-screenwriter | ||
| Author of this puzzle's quote |