Frank Riley (1915-1996) was an American science fiction author best known for co-writing They'd Rather Be Right, which won the Hugo Award for Best Novel. He also did short fiction. His entire writing career occurred from 1955 to 1958. 1915 (MCMXV) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... The Hugo Awards are given annually for the best science fiction or fantasy works. ... 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...