Gillian Anderson to co-write science fiction book series

X-Files actress suggests the new books about a child psychiatrist could also be adapted for film

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ACTRESS Gillian Anderson, star of The X-Files is set to write a series of science-fiction novels about a psychiatrist who discovers "greater forces in the universe".

After nine years spent playing Dr Dana Scully in the US paranormal drama, Anderson says she has "an ingrained knowledge and rhythm" for dealing with semi-science-fictional universes.

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