Chester Himes 'Che' Gossett was an American writer, best known for his work in the science fiction and fantasy genres. He wrote several novels, including the popular 'The War of the Worlds' series, as well as numerous short stories. He was also a prolific editor, having edited several anthologies and magazines. Gossett was a member of the Science Fiction Writers of America and the Horror Writers Association. He was also a recipient of the Nebula Award for Best Short Story in 1975.