Science Fiction & Fantasy Authors

John Appel John Appel writes science fiction, fantasy, and the occasional tabletop RPG adventures. His debut novel ASSASSIN’S ORBIT (Solaris) follows a group of middle-aged women investigating a murder on a space station. He is a lifelong Marylande

John Appel John Appel writes science fiction, fantasy, and the occasional tabletop RPG adventures. His debut novel ASSASSIN’S ORBIT (Solaris) follows a group of middle-aged women investigating a murder on a space station. He is a lifelong Marylander and lives in Baltimore with his wife and children. (HB)

Callie Bates Callie Bates is the author of the Waking Land trilogy (Del Rey). Her most recent release, THE SOUL OF POWER (Del Rey), is a brilliant tale of romance, secrets, and magic. She is also a harpist, certified harp therapist, and nature nerd

Callie Bates Callie Bates is the author of the Waking Land trilogy (Del Rey). Her most recent release, THE SOUL OF POWER (Del Rey), is a brilliant tale of romance, secrets, and magic. She is also a harpist, certified harp therapist, and nature nerd. She lives in the Upper Midwest. (HB)

L.X. Beckett L.X. Beckett is an acclaimed, queer science fiction author who lives in Toronto, Ontario. They are the author of GAMECHANGER (Tor), a brilliant and hopeful novel about humanity’s future that was compared to Neal Stephenson’s SNOWCRASH

L.X. Beckett L.X. Beckett is an acclaimed, queer science fiction author who lives in Toronto, Ontario. They are the author of GAMECHANGER (Tor), a brilliant and hopeful novel about humanity’s future that was compared to Neal Stephenson’s SNOWCRASH in a Publisher’s Weekly starred review. (CB)

Laura Bickle Laura Bickle writes fantasy, urban fantasy, and horror. Her books have earned starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Kirkus. Her work has been included in the American Library Association’s The Amelia Bloomer Book List and the Stat

Laura Bickle Laura Bickle writes fantasy, urban fantasy, and horror. Her books have earned starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Kirkus. Her work has been included in the American Library Association’s The Amelia Bloomer Book List and the State Library of Ohio’s Choose to Read Ohio Booklist. (CB)

Ash Bishop Ash Bishop is a lifelong reader and nerd who loves all things science fiction. He is the author of the humorous science fiction novel INTERGALACTIC EXTERMINATORS, INC, and his new book, THE HOROSCOPE WRITER, is forthcoming from CamCat Bo

Ash Bishop Ash Bishop is a lifelong reader and nerd who loves all things science fiction. He is the author of the humorous science fiction novel INTERGALACTIC EXTERMINATORS, INC, and his new book, THE HOROSCOPE WRITER, is forthcoming from CamCat Books. He currently produces script coverage but spends his best days at home in Southern California with his wife and kids. (CB)

Chaz Brenchley / Daniel Fox Chaz Brenchley is a British author interested in horror, crime, and fantasy. He is the author of the series THE BOOKS OF OUTREMER (Wizard’s Tower Press) and SELLING WATER BY THE RIVER (Penguin). As Daniel Fox, he publis

Chaz Brenchley / Daniel Fox Chaz Brenchley is a British author interested in horror, crime, and fantasy. He is the author of the series THE BOOKS OF OUTREMER (Wizard’s Tower Press) and SELLING WATER BY THE RIVER (Penguin). As Daniel Fox, he published a Taiwan-based fantasy series, the first of which is DRAGON IN CHAINS (Random House Worlds). (CB)

Pierce Brown Pierce Brown is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the RED RISING series (Del Rey), which has been licensed to over thirty countries and optioned for film. (HB)

Pierce Brown Pierce Brown is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the RED RISING series (Del Rey), which has been licensed to over thirty countries and optioned for film. (HB)

Tobias Buckell Born in the Caribbean, Tobias S. Buckell is a New York Times bestselling and World Fantasy Award winning author. His novels and short stories have been translated into nineteen different languages. His latest work is a collection of

Tobias Buckell Born in the Caribbean, Tobias S. Buckell is a New York Times bestselling and World Fantasy Award winning author. His novels and short stories have been translated into nineteen different languages. His latest work is a collection of short stories, ZEN AND THE ART OF STARSHIP MAINTENANCE AND OTHER STORIES (Apex Book Company). (HB)

Zen Cho Zen Cho is a Hugo Award-winning Malaysian writer of fantasy and romance. Her sparkling debut SORCERER TO THE CROWN (Ace/Roc) examined issues of race and class in a magical Regency England. Her most recent novel is the contemporary fantasy B

Zen Cho Zen Cho is a Hugo Award-winning Malaysian writer of fantasy and romance. Her sparkling debut SORCERER TO THE CROWN (Ace/Roc) examined issues of race and class in a magical Regency England. Her most recent novel is the contemporary fantasy BLACK WATER SISTER (Ace). (CB)

Deborah Coates Deborah Coates is the author of an acclaimed paranormal mystery series, beginning with WIDE OPEN (Tor), which was a nominee for the Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a First Novel. (CB)

Deborah Coates Deborah Coates is the author of an acclaimed paranormal mystery series, beginning with WIDE OPEN (Tor), which was a nominee for the Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a First Novel. (CB)

Harry Connolly Harry Connolly was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was influenced by cartoons, magicians, and his older sister’s science fiction and fantasy book collection. He is the author of the TWENTY PALACES urban fantasy tril

Harry Connolly Harry Connolly was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was influenced by cartoons, magicians, and his older sister’s science fiction and fantasy book collection. He is the author of the TWENTY PALACES urban fantasy trilogy for Del Rey. The first book, CHILD OF FIRE, was one of PW‘s 100 best books of 2009. (CB)

Curtis Craddock Curtis Craddock is the author of THE RISEN KINGDOMS trilogy which includes the fantasy novel, AN ALCHEMY OF MASQUES AND MAGICK (Tor), and his newest novel THE LAST UNCHARTED SKY (Tor). He also teaches English to inmates in a state p

Curtis Craddock Curtis Craddock is the author of THE RISEN KINGDOMS trilogy which includes the fantasy novel, AN ALCHEMY OF MASQUES AND MAGICK (Tor), and his newest novel THE LAST UNCHARTED SKY (Tor). He also teaches English to inmates in a state penitentiary. (CB)

Joel Dane Joel Dane is the pseudonym a middle grade writer picked when he decided to write CRY PILOT (Ace), the first in a violent, action-filled military SF series about a tight-knit squad fighting rogue bio-weapons that is not appropriate for ten

Joel Dane Joel Dane is the pseudonym a middle grade writer picked when he decided to write CRY PILOT (Ace), the first in a violent, action-filled military SF series about a tight-knit squad fighting rogue bio-weapons that is not appropriate for ten-year-olds. (CB)

N.E. Davenport N.E. Davenport’s The Blood Gift (Harper Voyager) duology follows magically blood-gifted Ikenna Amari as fights against racist and misogynistic oppression. Davenport also writes young adult fiction under the name Nia Davenport. (CF)

N.E. Davenport N.E. Davenport’s The Blood Gift (Harper Voyager) duology follows magically blood-gifted Ikenna Amari as fights against racist and misogynistic oppression. Davenport also writes young adult fiction under the name Nia Davenport. (CF)

S.K. Dunstall S.K. Dunstall is the pseudonym of two Australian sisters who write classic space operas in the Anne McCaffrey tradition. Dunstall’s LINESMAN series (Ace Roc) was a Locus bestseller. Their current series, including STARS BEYOND, is pub

S.K. Dunstall S.K. Dunstall is the pseudonym of two Australian sisters who write classic space operas in the Anne McCaffrey tradition. Dunstall’s LINESMAN series (Ace Roc) was a Locus bestseller. Their current series, including STARS BEYOND, is published by Ace. (CB)

Hartwell Estate We are proud to represent translation rights for legendary editor David Hartwell’s many classic anthologies of short science fiction, including such ground-breaking works as THE SCIENCE FICTION CENTURY and THE ASCENT OF WONDER (Tor)

Hartwell Estate We are proud to represent translation rights for legendary editor David Hartwell’s many classic anthologies of short science fiction, including such ground-breaking works as THE SCIENCE FICTION CENTURY and THE ASCENT OF WONDER (Tor). (CB)

Scott Hawkins Scott Hawkins astonished readers with the originality and brilliance of his compelling debut novel, THE LIBRARY AT MOUNT CHAR (Crown), hailed as “a spellbinding tale of world-altering power and revenge” by Kirkus in a starred review.

Scott Hawkins Scott Hawkins astonished readers with the originality and brilliance of his compelling debut novel, THE LIBRARY AT MOUNT CHAR (Crown), hailed as “a spellbinding tale of world-altering power and revenge” by Kirkus in a starred review. (CB)

C.A. Higgins C.A. Higgins is the author of the critically acclaimed LIGHTLESS trilogy (Del Rey), which the New York Times called “a measured, lovely, science fiction debut…contained, disciplined, tense.” She has a B.A. in physics from Cornell Uni

C.A. Higgins C.A. Higgins is the author of the critically acclaimed LIGHTLESS trilogy (Del Rey), which the New York Times called “a measured, lovely, science fiction debut…contained, disciplined, tense.” She has a B.A. in physics from Cornell University and lives in Brooklyn, New York. (HB)

Ada Hoffmann Ada Hoffmann has published dozens of short stories and poems and is the author of the space opera novels THE OUTSIDE and THE FALLEN (Angry Robot). They are an autistic self-advocate, a LARPer, and an adjunct professor of computer scien

Ada Hoffmann Ada Hoffmann has published dozens of short stories and poems and is the author of the space opera novels THE OUTSIDE and THE FALLEN (Angry Robot). They are an autistic self-advocate, a LARPer, and an adjunct professor of computer science. (HB)

Taran Hunt Taran Hunt is the author of the space opera treasure-map adventure THE IMMORTALITY THIEF (Solaris). She’s interested in physics and languages. She lives in New York City with her partner and their increasingly round cat. (HB)

Taran Hunt Taran Hunt is the author of the space opera treasure-map adventure THE IMMORTALITY THIEF (Solaris). She’s interested in physics and languages. She lives in New York City with her partner and their increasingly round cat. (HB)

Kameron Hurley Kameron Hurley is a Hugo Award-winning author whose recent books include the space opera THE STARS ARE LEGION (Saga Press), an epic fantasy trilogy that kicks off with with THE MIRROR EMPIRE (Angry Robot Books), and THE GEEK FEMINIST

Kameron Hurley Kameron Hurley is a Hugo Award-winning author whose recent books include the space opera THE STARS ARE LEGION (Saga Press), an epic fantasy trilogy that kicks off with with THE MIRROR EMPIRE (Angry Robot Books), and THE GEEK FEMINIST REVOLUTION (Tor), a collection of essays on feminism and science fiction. (HB)

R.F. Kuang R.F. Kuang is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the historical fantasy BABEL (Harper Voyager) and the epic Poppy War trilogy (Harper Voyager), based on 20th-century Chinese history. Her literary satire YELLOWFACE (William Mor

R.F. Kuang R.F. Kuang is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the historical fantasy BABEL (Harper Voyager) and the epic Poppy War trilogy (Harper Voyager), based on 20th-century Chinese history. Her literary satire YELLOWFACE (William Morrow) and fantasy novel KATABASIS are forthcoming. (HB)

Stina Leicht Stina Leicht is a feminist science fiction and fantasy author of LOKI’S RING (Saga), a heart-pounding space opera about family, secrets, and espionage. (HB)

Stina Leicht Stina Leicht is a feminist science fiction and fantasy author of LOKI’S RING (Saga), a heart-pounding space opera about family, secrets, and espionage. (HB)

John Levitt John Levitt spent seven years as an officer in the Salt Lake City Police Department. He is the author of the urban fantasy series, DOG DAYS (Penguin), which is inspired by his previous profession. He divides his time between San Francis

John Levitt John Levitt spent seven years as an officer in the Salt Lake City Police Department. He is the author of the urban fantasy series, DOG DAYS (Penguin), which is inspired by his previous profession. He divides his time between San Francisco, California and Alta, Utah. (CB)

Caryn Lix Caryn Lix’s YA series SANCTUARY (Simon Pulse) follows the story of a 17-year-old junior guard after she is taken hostage during a riot in a space-station prison. (CF)

Caryn Lix Caryn Lix’s YA series SANCTUARY (Simon Pulse) follows the story of a 17-year-old junior guard after she is taken hostage during a riot in a space-station prison. (CF)

Shallee McArthur Shallee McArthur is the author of THE UNHAPPENING OF GENESIS LEE (Sky Pony) which unravels the story of a genetically-enhanced teenager who has never forgotten anything. She has a degree in English from Brigham Young University and

Shallee McArthur Shallee McArthur is the author of THE UNHAPPENING OF GENESIS LEE (Sky Pony) which unravels the story of a genetically-enhanced teenager who has never forgotten anything. She has a degree in English from Brigham Young University and lives in southern Utah with her husband and three children. (HB)

Brian McClellan Brian McClellan is the author of THE POWDER MAGE (Orbit) series, an epic fantasy set in a world inspired by the brilliant turmoil of 19th-century Europe. He lives on the side of a mountain in Utah with his wife. (CB)

Brian McClellan Brian McClellan is the author of THE POWDER MAGE (Orbit) series, an epic fantasy set in a world inspired by the brilliant turmoil of 19th-century Europe. He lives on the side of a mountain in Utah with his wife. (CB)

Foz Meadows Foz Meadows is a genderqueer essayist, reviewer, blogger, poet, and fantasy author. Their novel A STRANGE AND STUBBORN ENDURANCE (Tor), a sultry political and romantic fantasy that explores gender, identity, and self-worth, is forthcomi

Foz Meadows Foz Meadows is a genderqueer essayist, reviewer, blogger, poet, and fantasy author. Their novel A STRANGE AND STUBBORN ENDURANCE (Tor), a sultry political and romantic fantasy that explores gender, identity, and self-worth, is forthcoming from Tor in 2023. (HB)

Brian Naslund Brian Naslund is a fantasy author based in Colorado. His debut epic fantasy, BLOOD OF EXILE (Tor), is full of dragons, traitors, humor, and bloody action. The novel was one of Amazon’s best fantasy books of 2019. He is a product direc

Brian Naslund Brian Naslund is a fantasy author based in Colorado. His debut epic fantasy, BLOOD OF EXILE (Tor), is full of dragons, traitors, humor, and bloody action. The novel was one of Amazon’s best fantasy books of 2019. He is a product director for a tech company and when he is not writing, he’s usually hiking with his dog, Lola. (CB)

Rachel Neumeier Rachel Neumeier has written exquisite fantasy novels for adults such as MOUNTAIN OF KEPT MEMORY (Saga) and young adults such as THE KEEPER OF THE MIST (Knopf). Along with writing, Rachel enjoys gardening and breeding and showing Cav

Rachel Neumeier Rachel Neumeier has written exquisite fantasy novels for adults such as MOUNTAIN OF KEPT MEMORY (Saga) and young adults such as THE KEEPER OF THE MIST (Knopf). Along with writing, Rachel enjoys gardening and breeding and showing Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. (CB)

Lara Parker Lara Parker is the beloved star of Dark Shadows—a gothic SF TV cult classic—and the author of an original series based on the show, featuring her own character, the beautiful and evil witch Angelique (Tor). After retiring from acting, s

Lara Parker Lara Parker is the beloved star of Dark Shadows—a gothic SF TV cult classic—and the author of an original series based on the show, featuring her own character, the beautiful and evil witch Angelique (Tor). After retiring from acting, she became a high school and college English teacher. (CB)

H.G. Parry H.G. Parry is the author of THE UNLIKELY ESCAPE OF URIAH HEEP, A DECLARATION OF THE RIGHTS OF MAGICIANS, A RADICAL ACT OF FREE MAGIC, and THE MAGICIAN’S DAUGHTER (Orbit). She lives in a book-infested flat on the Kāpiti Coast in New Zeala

H.G. Parry H.G. Parry is the author of THE UNLIKELY ESCAPE OF URIAH HEEP, A DECLARATION OF THE RIGHTS OF MAGICIANS, A RADICAL ACT OF FREE MAGIC, and THE MAGICIAN’S DAUGHTER (Orbit). She lives in a book-infested flat on the Kāpiti Coast in New Zealand. (HB)

Lina Rather Lina Rather is an accomplished short fiction writer. Her novellas SISTERS OF THE VAST BLACK and SISTERS OF THE FORSAKEN STARS (Tor.com) tell the tale of the Order of St. Rita, interstellar nuns in a living spaceship. Her novel A SEASON

Lina Rather Lina Rather is an accomplished short fiction writer. Her novellas SISTERS OF THE VAST BLACK and SISTERS OF THE FORSAKEN STARS (Tor.com) tell the tale of the Order of St. Rita, interstellar nuns in a living spaceship. Her novel A SEASON OF MONSTROUS CONCEPTIONS is forthcoming from Tor.com. (HB)

Lane Robins Lane Robins is the author of the dark fantasy Antyre series (Del Rey). Writing as Lyn Benedict she is the author of the Shadows Inquiries urban fantasy series (CB)

Lane Robins Lane Robins is the author of the dark fantasy Antyre series (Del Rey). Writing as Lyn Benedict she is the author of the Shadows Inquiries urban fantasy series (CB)

Kelly Robson Kelly Robson is a Nebula-winning short fiction writer. Her novella GODS, MONSTERS, AND THE LUCKY PEACH (Tor.com) won the Aurora Award. She is the author of the warmhearted and outlandish lesbian fantasy novel, HIGH TIMES IN THE LOW PAR

Kelly Robson Kelly Robson is a Nebula-winning short fiction writer. Her novella GODS, MONSTERS, AND THE LUCKY PEACH (Tor.com) won the Aurora Award. She is the author of the warmhearted and outlandish lesbian fantasy novel, HIGH TIMES IN THE LOW PARLIAMENT (Tor Publishing Group). (HB)

Bradley Schenck Bradley Schenck is the author of SLAVES OF THE SWITCHBOARD OF DOOM (Tor) and is best known for his Thrilling Tales of the Downright Unusual blog, which lovingly reintroduced pulp magazine art to the innocent general public. (CB)

Bradley Schenck Bradley Schenck is the author of SLAVES OF THE SWITCHBOARD OF DOOM (Tor) and is best known for his Thrilling Tales of the Downright Unusual blog, which lovingly reintroduced pulp magazine art to the innocent general public. (CB)

Alison Sinclair Alison Sinclair is a British science fiction and fantasy author. Her most recent series is the Darkborn trilogy (ROC). She has never met a science she didn’t like and works in the medical field. (CB)

Alison Sinclair Alison Sinclair is a British science fiction and fantasy author. Her most recent series is the Darkborn trilogy (ROC). She has never met a science she didn’t like and works in the medical field. (CB)

Alan Smale Alan Smale is the author of the CLASH OF EAGLES series, an alternate-history trilogy that posits the Roman invasion of a pre-Colonial America (Del Rey). He also sings bass in a vocal band and works at NASA. (CB)

Alan Smale Alan Smale is the author of the CLASH OF EAGLES series, an alternate-history trilogy that posits the Roman invasion of a pre-Colonial America (Del Rey). He also sings bass in a vocal band and works at NASA. (CB)

Elijah Kinch Spector Elijah Kinch Spector is the author of the charming KALYNA THE SOOTHSAYER, about a woman who must fake visions of the future to prevent war (Erewhon Books). He is a writer, rootless cosmopolitan, and dandy who lives in Brooklyn.

Elijah Kinch Spector Elijah Kinch Spector is the author of the charming KALYNA THE SOOTHSAYER, about a woman who must fake visions of the future to prevent war (Erewhon Books). He is a writer, rootless cosmopolitan, and dandy who lives in Brooklyn. (HB)

Brian Staveley Brian Staveley is the author of popular fantasy novels including THE EMPEROR’S BLADES, THE PROVIDENCE OF FIRE, THE LAST MORTAL BOND, and ASHES OF THE UNHEWN THRONE (Tor). His work has won the David Gemmell Morningstar Award and has b

Brian Staveley Brian Staveley is the author of popular fantasy novels including THE EMPEROR’S BLADES, THE PROVIDENCE OF FIRE, THE LAST MORTAL BOND, and ASHES OF THE UNHEWN THRONE (Tor). His work has won the David Gemmell Morningstar Award and has been licensed in ten countries. (HB)

R.E. Stearns R.E. Stearns is the author of the lesbian science fiction novels BARBARY STATION and MUTINY AT VESTA (Gallery / Saga Press). She enjoys reading, playing PC games, and referencing memes. She lives near Orlando, Florida with her husband

R.E. Stearns R.E. Stearns is the author of the lesbian science fiction novels BARBARY STATION and MUTINY AT VESTA (Gallery / Saga Press). She enjoys reading, playing PC games, and referencing memes. She lives near Orlando, Florida with her husband and cat. (HB)

Charles Stross Charles Stross is a Hugo Award winner and a high-profile science fiction writer. He is the author of two very successful series: THE MERCHANT PRINCES, an alternate history series (Tor), and The Laundry Files, a spymaster horror serie

Charles Stross Charles Stross is a Hugo Award winner and a high-profile science fiction writer. He is the author of two very successful series: THE MERCHANT PRINCES, an alternate history series (Tor), and The Laundry Files, a spymaster horror series (Ace). He lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. (CB).

Bonnie Jo Stufflebeam Bonnie Jo Stufflebeam’s fiction has appeared in over 90 publications such as Clarkesworld , Fantasy & Science Fiction , and The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy and Horror as well as in six languages. Her most recent release GLORI

Bonnie Jo Stufflebeam Bonnie Jo Stufflebeam’s fiction has appeared in over 90 publications such as Clarkesworld, Fantasy & Science Fiction, and The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy and Horror as well as in six languages. Her most recent release GLORIOUS FIENDS (Firebird Creative LLC) follows a hot mess vampire who resurrects her best friends. (HB)

K.S. Villoso K.S. Villoso is the author of the Filipino-inspired epic fantasy series The Chronicles of the Wolf Queen, which starts with THE WOLF OF OREN-YARO (Orbit). She lives amongst the trees in British Columbia, Canada with her husband, childr

K.S. Villoso K.S. Villoso is the author of the Filipino-inspired epic fantasy series The Chronicles of the Wolf Queen, which starts with THE WOLF OF OREN-YARO (Orbit). She lives amongst the trees in British Columbia, Canada with her husband, children, and dogs. (HB)