Bjo (short for Betty Jo) is an author, artist and activist. Considered the first lady of science fiction fandom, it was Bjo (and husband, John) that was the force behind the 1960s letter writing campaign that compelled NBC to retain Star Trek for a third season. Later, she and her husband spearheaded the campaign to have the first of NASA's space shuttles named Enterprise. 

Moreover, in the 1960s and 70s, Bjo and John were responsible for producing some of the finest science fiction conventions on the west coast.

As an author, Bjo has written several books including, The Star Trek Concordance and The Good Ship Enterprise. She was also a featured columnist in Starlog magazine in the 1970s.

Recently, some have speculated that Bjo is practically on her deathbed from a stroke or heart attack. Nothing could be further from the truth. Aside from fibromyalgia and arthritis, both of which hurt but aren't life theathening, she doing pretty well for 73 years old.