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The female sci-fi writer seen as a βprophetβ
Octavia E Butler grew up in poverty but would go on to become the first sci-fi writer to win the prestigious MacArthur βgeniusβ award.
She died in 2006 but her books have seen a resurgence with fans claiming they are prophetic and feature characters similar to Donald Trump.
Friend and fellow author Nisi Shawl looks back at Octaviaβs life.
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