I could not do this, I realized, if I were immortal. This degree of love of life and of one another is granted, I saw for once and for ever, not to immortals, but to those who live briefly and always under the shadow of death and loss.

His first novel Song of Kali was released in 1985. in English from Wabash College in 1970 and in 1971 a Masters in Education from Washington University in St. He spans genres such as science fiction horror and fantasy sometimes within the same novel: a typical example of Simmons' ability to intermingle genres is Song of Kali (1985) winner of World Fantasy Award.

He spans genres such as science fiction horror and fantasy sometimes within the same novel: a typical example of Simmons' ability to intermingle genres is Song of Kali (1985) winner of World Fantasy Award. He is also a respected author of mysteries and thrillers some of which feature the continuing character Joe Kurtz.