Sally Caves

Sally Caves is the pen name of Sarah Higley, a science fiction writer and professor of English at the University of Rochester. She is best known for creating the Star Trek character Reginald Barclay.

Caves wrote the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "Hollow Pursuits", in which Reginald Barclay was introduced. She also co-authored the story of the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "Babel".

Caves is the creator of Teonaht, a notable constructed language.

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