SettingsWomen science fiction and fantasy writers
A. M. Dellamonica
Alyxandra Margaret (A. M.) Dellamonica (born 1968) is a Canadian science fiction writer who has published over thirty short stories in the field since the 1980s.
Alyxandra Margaret (A. M.) Dellamonica (born 1968) is a Canadian science fiction writer who has published over thirty short stories in the field since the 1980s.
Amelia Reynolds Long
Amelia Reynolds Long was an American detective fiction and science fiction writer and novelist.
Amelia Reynolds Long was an American detective fiction and science fiction writer and novelist.
Amy Thomson
Amy Thomson is an American science fiction author.
Amy Thomson is an American science fiction author.
Andre Norton
Andre Alice Norton, née Alice Mary Norton (February 17, 1912 – March 17, 2005) was an American science fiction and fantasy author (with some works of historical fiction and conte...
Andre Alice Norton, née Alice Mary Norton (February 17, 1912 – March 17, 2005) was an American science fiction and fantasy author (with some works of historical fiction and conte...
Andrea Hairston
Andrea Hairston is an African-American science fiction and fantasy playwright and novelist.
Andrea Hairston is an African-American science fiction and fantasy playwright and novelist.
Angélica Gorodischer
Angélica Gorodischer (b. Buenos Aires, 28 July 1928) is an Argentine writer known for her collection of short stories, which belong to a wide variety of genres, including science-fiction, fant...
Angélica Gorodischer (b. Buenos Aires, 28 July 1928) is an Argentine writer known for her collection of short stories, which belong to a wide variety of genres, including science-fiction, fant...
Anna Hunger
Anna Hunger was an American writer, whose sole published book length work was The Man Who Lived Forever, co-authored with R. DeWitt Miller.
Anna Hunger was an American writer, whose sole published book length work was The Man Who Lived Forever, co-authored with R. DeWitt Miller.
Anne McCaffrey
Anne Inez McCaffrey (1 April 1926 – 21 November 2011) was an American-born Irish writer, best known for her Dragonriders of Pern series.
Anne Inez McCaffrey (1 April 1926 – 21 November 2011) was an American-born Irish writer, best known for her Dragonriders of Pern series.
Antonina Liedtke
Antonina Liedtke, aka Nina, is a Polish science fiction writer and a technical editor.
Antonina Liedtke, aka Nina, is a Polish science fiction writer and a technical editor.
Astrid Lindgren
Astrid Anna Emilia Lindgren, 14 November 1907 – 28 January 2002 was a Swedish author and screenwriter.
Astrid Anna Emilia Lindgren, 14 November 1907 – 28 January 2002 was a Swedish author and screenwriter.
Barbara Delaplace
Barbara Delaplace is a Canadian science fiction writer.
Barbara Delaplace is a Canadian science fiction writer.
Bari Wood
Bari Wood (b. Dec. 31, 1946) is an American author of science fiction, crime and horror novels.
Bari Wood (b. Dec. 31, 1946) is an American author of science fiction, crime and horror novels.
C. J. Cherryh
Carolyn Janice Cherry (born September 1, 1942), better known by the pen name C. J. Cherryh, is a United States science fiction and fantasy author.
Carolyn Janice Cherry (born September 1, 1942), better known by the pen name C. J. Cherryh, is a United States science fiction and fantasy author.
C. L. Moore
Catherine Lucille Moore was an American science fiction and fantasy writer, as C. L. Moore.
Catherine Lucille Moore was an American science fiction and fantasy writer, as C. L. Moore.
Candas Jane Dorsey
Candas Jane Dorsey (born November 16, 1952) is a Canadian poet and science fiction novelist.
Candas Jane Dorsey (born November 16, 1952) is a Canadian poet and science fiction novelist.
Caren Gussoff
Caren Gussoff (born February 16, 1973) is an American author of Romany and mixed heritages.
Caren Gussoff (born February 16, 1973) is an American author of Romany and mixed heritages.
Carol Emshwiller
Carol Emshwiller (born April 12, 1921) is a writer of avant garde short stories and science fiction who has won prizes ranging from the Nebula Award to the Philip K. Dick Award.
Carol Emshwiller (born April 12, 1921) is a writer of avant garde short stories and science fiction who has won prizes ranging from the Nebula Award to the Philip K. Dick Award.
Carole Barrowman
Carole Emily Barrowman is Professor of English and Director of Creative Studies in Writing at Alverno College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin and a reviewer and crime fiction columnist for the Milwaukee S...
Carole Emily Barrowman is Professor of English and Director of Creative Studies in Writing at Alverno College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin and a reviewer and crime fiction columnist for the Milwaukee S...
Cat Rambo
Cat Rambo is a science fiction and fantasy writer and editor who lives in the Pacific Northwest.
Cat Rambo is a science fiction and fantasy writer and editor who lives in the Pacific Northwest.
Catherine Dufour
Catherine Dufour (born 1966) is a French science fiction and fantasy writer.
Catherine Dufour (born 1966) is a French science fiction and fantasy writer.
Catherynne M. Valente
Catherynne M. Valente (born on, May 5, 1979, in Seattle, Washington), is a Tiptree–, Andre Norton–, and Mythopoeic Award–winning novelist, poet, and literary critic.
Catherynne M. Valente (born on, May 5, 1979, in Seattle, Washington), is a Tiptree–, Andre Norton–, and Mythopoeic Award–winning novelist, poet, and literary critic.
Catriona Sparks
Catriona (Cat) Sparks (born 11 September 1965, Sydney, New South Wales) is an Australian science fiction writer, editor and publisher.
Catriona (Cat) Sparks (born 11 September 1965, Sydney, New South Wales) is an Australian science fiction writer, editor and publisher.
Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Charlotte Perkins Gilman was a prominent American sociologist, novelist, writer of short stories, poetry, and nonfiction, and a lecturer for social reform.
Charlotte Perkins Gilman was a prominent American sociologist, novelist, writer of short stories, poetry, and nonfiction, and a lecturer for social reform.
Chelsea Quinn Yarbro
Chelsea Quinn Yarbro (born September 15, 1942) is an American writer.
Chelsea Quinn Yarbro (born September 15, 1942) is an American writer.
Cherry Wilder
Cherry Wilder (3 September 1930 – 14 March 2002) was the pseudonym of science fiction and fantasy writer Cherry Barbara Grimm, née Lockett, who was born in Auckland, New Zealand.
Cherry Wilder (3 September 1930 – 14 March 2002) was the pseudonym of science fiction and fantasy writer Cherry Barbara Grimm, née Lockett, who was born in Auckland, New Zealand.
Christine M. Rose
Christine M. Rose (born Christine M. Weisheit, November 12, 1969, Parma, Ohio) is a contemporary American author and freelance writer.
Christine M. Rose (born Christine M. Weisheit, November 12, 1969, Parma, Ohio) is a contemporary American author and freelance writer.
Christine Renard
Christine Renard (1929 in Nièvre – November 7, 1979) was a French writer of science fiction and fantasy.
Christine Renard (1929 in Nièvre – November 7, 1979) was a French writer of science fiction and fantasy.
Clare Winger Harris
Clare Winger Harris (January 18, 1891- October, 1968) was an early science fiction writer whose short stories were published during the 1920s.
Clare Winger Harris (January 18, 1891- October, 1968) was an early science fiction writer whose short stories were published during the 1920s.
Cylin Busby
Cylin Busby is a middle-grade and young adult book author, best known for her memoir, The Year We Disappeared.
Cylin Busby is a middle-grade and young adult book author, best known for her memoir, The Year We Disappeared.
Diana Wynne Jones
Diana Wynne Jones was a British writer, principally of fantasy novels for children and adults, as well as a small amount of non-fiction.
Diana Wynne Jones was a British writer, principally of fantasy novels for children and adults, as well as a small amount of non-fiction.
Doris Lessing
Doris May Lessing CH is a Zimbabwean-British novelist, poet, playwright, librettist, biographer and short story writer.
Doris May Lessing CH is a Zimbabwean-British novelist, poet, playwright, librettist, biographer and short story writer.
Edna Mayne Hull
Edna Mayne Hull (May 1, 1905, - January 20, 1975) was a science fiction writer who published under the name E. Mayne Hull.
Edna Mayne Hull (May 1, 1905, - January 20, 1975) was a science fiction writer who published under the name E. Mayne Hull.
Eileen-Marie Duell Buchanan
Eileen-Marie Duell Buchanan (1922-2010) was a British author who specialized in writing literature belonging to the mystery, suspense, or detective genre.
Eileen-Marie Duell Buchanan (1922-2010) was a British author who specialized in writing literature belonging to the mystery, suspense, or detective genre.
Eiv Eloon
Eiv Eloon (born on 27 November 1945) is an Estonian science fiction writer.
Eiv Eloon (born on 27 November 1945) is an Estonian science fiction writer.
Ekaterina Sedia
Ekaterina Sedia (born July 9, 1970) is a Russian-born fantasy author who is currently living in the United States.
Ekaterina Sedia (born July 9, 1970) is a Russian-born fantasy author who is currently living in the United States.
Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
Elizabeth Ann Scarborough was born March 23, 1947, and lives in Port Townsend, Washington.
Elizabeth Ann Scarborough was born March 23, 1947, and lives in Port Townsend, Washington.
Elizabeth Chater
Elizabeth Chater (1910-?) was an author of novels and poetry, and a professor at San Diego State University.
Elizabeth Chater (1910-?) was an author of novels and poetry, and a professor at San Diego State University.
Elizabeth Humphreys Penrose
Elizabeth Humphreys Penrose (December 30, 1960 –present) is an American Writer of poetry in the science fiction genre.
Elizabeth Humphreys Penrose (December 30, 1960 –present) is an American Writer of poetry in the science fiction genre.
Elizabeth Moon
Elizabeth Moon (born March 7, 1945) is an American science fiction and fantasy author.
Elizabeth Moon (born March 7, 1945) is an American science fiction and fantasy author.
Ellen Kushner
Ellen Kushner is an American writer of fantasy novels, and the host of the radio program Sound & Spirit, produced by WGBH in Boston and distributed by Public Radio International.
Ellen Kushner is an American writer of fantasy novels, and the host of the radio program Sound & Spirit, produced by WGBH in Boston and distributed by Public Radio International.
Emma Bull
Emma Bull (born 13 December 1954) is a science fiction and fantasy author whose best-known novel is War for the Oaks, one of the pioneering works of urban fantasy.
Emma Bull (born 13 December 1954) is a science fiction and fantasy author whose best-known novel is War for the Oaks, one of the pioneering works of urban fantasy.
Esther Rochon
Esther Rochon (née Blackburn) (born 27 June 1948) is a Canadian science fiction writer.
Esther Rochon (née Blackburn) (born 27 June 1948) is a Canadian science fiction writer.
Francine Pelletier (author)
Francine Pelletier (born 25 April 1959 in Laval, Quebec) is a Canadian science fiction writer, whose work often features strong female protagonists.
Francine Pelletier (born 25 April 1959 in Laval, Quebec) is a Canadian science fiction writer, whose work often features strong female protagonists.
Francis Leslie Ashton
Francis Leslie Ashton (24 June 1904 – July 1994) was a British writer known for his first novel Breaking of the Seals in 1946 and a kind of sequel Alas, That Great City from 1948.
Francis Leslie Ashton (24 June 1904 – July 1994) was a British writer known for his first novel Breaking of the Seals in 1946 and a kind of sequel Alas, That Great City from 1948.
Gabriela Bustelo
Gabriela Bustelo (Madrid, 1962) is a Spanish author and translator.
Gabriela Bustelo (Madrid, 1962) is a Spanish author and translator.
Gertrude Barrows Bennett
Gertrude Barrows Bennett (1883–1948) was the first major female writer of fantasy and science fiction in the United States, publishing her stories under the pseudonym Francis Stevens.
Gertrude Barrows Bennett (1883–1948) was the first major female writer of fantasy and science fiction in the United States, publishing her stories under the pseudonym Francis Stevens.
Gillian Polack
Gillian Polack is an Australian writer and editor working mainly in the field of speculative fiction.
Gillian Polack is an Australian writer and editor working mainly in the field of speculative fiction.
Gloria Barberi
Gloria Barberi (born 1955) is an Italian science fiction and fantasy writer based in Liguria; she started publishing in the early 1980s in various fanzines and magazines.
Gloria Barberi (born 1955) is an Italian science fiction and fantasy writer based in Liguria; she started publishing in the early 1980s in various fanzines and magazines.
Gudrun Pausewang
Gudrun Pausewang (born 3 March 1928 in Mladkov) is a German writer for children and teens.
Gudrun Pausewang (born 3 March 1928 in Mladkov) is a German writer for children and teens.
Gwyneth Jones (novelist)
Gwyneth Jones (born February 14, 1952) is an English science fiction and fantasy writer and critic, and a young adult/children's writer under the name Ann Halam.
Gwyneth Jones (born February 14, 1952) is an English science fiction and fantasy writer and critic, and a young adult/children's writer under the name Ann Halam.
Heather Spears
Heather Spears (born 1934) is a Canadian poet, novelist, and artist living in Denmark.
Heather Spears (born 1934) is a Canadian poet, novelist, and artist living in Denmark.
Henrietta Rose-Innes
Henrietta Rose-Innes is a South African novelist and short-story writer.
Henrietta Rose-Innes is a South African novelist and short-story writer.
Hilary Bailey
Hilary Bailey is a British writer and editor, born in 1936.
Hilary Bailey is a British writer and editor, born in 1936.
Hiromi Goto
Hiromi Goto is a Japanese-Canadian editor, fiction writer, cultural critic, arts advocate, youth organizer, teacher of creative writing and a mother of two children.
Hiromi Goto is a Japanese-Canadian editor, fiction writer, cultural critic, arts advocate, youth organizer, teacher of creative writing and a mother of two children.
Holly Black
Holly Black née Riggenbach (born November 10, 1971) is an American writer and editor, best known for writing The Spiderwick Chronicles, a series of children's fantasy books she cre...
Holly Black née Riggenbach (born November 10, 1971) is an American writer and editor, best known for writing The Spiderwick Chronicles, a series of children's fantasy books she cre...
Holly Lisle
Holly Lisle (born 1960) is an American writer of fantasy, science fiction, paranormal romance and romantic suspense novels.
Holly Lisle (born 1960) is an American writer of fantasy, science fiction, paranormal romance and romantic suspense novels.
Isobelle Carmody
Isobelle Jane Carmody is an Australian writer of science fiction, fantasy, children's literature, and young adult literature.
Isobelle Jane Carmody is an Australian writer of science fiction, fantasy, children's literature, and young adult literature.
J. C. Hall
J. C. Hall is a Canadian author currently writing in the fantasy genre.
J. C. Hall is a Canadian author currently writing in the fantasy genre.
J. Hunter Holly
Joan Carol Holly was a science fiction author who wrote under the pseudonym J. Hunter Holly in the late 1950s until the mid 1970's.
Joan Carol Holly was a science fiction author who wrote under the pseudonym J. Hunter Holly in the late 1950s until the mid 1970's.
J. K. Rowling
Joanne "Jo" Rowling, OBE, FRSL, better known as J. K. Rowling, is a British novelist, best known as the author of the Harry Potter fantasy series.
Joanne "Jo" Rowling, OBE, FRSL, better known as J. K. Rowling, is a British novelist, best known as the author of the Harry Potter fantasy series.
Jacqueline Lichtenberg
Jacqueline Lichtenberg (born 1942 in Flushing, New York) is an American science fiction author.
Jacqueline Lichtenberg (born 1942 in Flushing, New York) is an American science fiction author.
Jacqueline Rayner
Jacqueline Rayner is a best selling British author, best known for her work with the licensed fiction based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who.
Jacqueline Rayner is a best selling British author, best known for her work with the licensed fiction based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who.
James Tiptree, Jr.
James Tiptree, Jr. was the pen name of American science fiction author Alice Bradley Sheldon, used from 1967 to her death.
James Tiptree, Jr. was the pen name of American science fiction author Alice Bradley Sheldon, used from 1967 to her death.
Jane C. Loudon
Jane C. Webb Loudon (August 19, 1807 – July 13, 1858) was an early pioneer of science fiction, long before the term was invented, so that she was discussed for a century as a writer of Gothic fi...
Jane C. Webb Loudon (August 19, 1807 – July 13, 1858) was an early pioneer of science fiction, long before the term was invented, so that she was discussed for a century as a writer of Gothic fi...
Janeen Webb
Janeen Webb (née Pemberton) is an Australian writer, critic, and editor working mainly in the field of science fiction and fantasy.
Janeen Webb (née Pemberton) is an Australian writer, critic, and editor working mainly in the field of science fiction and fantasy.
Janet L. Hetherington
Janet L. Hetherington (born November 19, 1955 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian writer and artist who was a winner of an Aurora Award for Canadian science fiction excellence in 1999.
Janet L. Hetherington (born November 19, 1955 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian writer and artist who was a winner of an Aurora Award for Canadian science fiction excellence in 1999.
Jean Sutton
Eugenia Geneva (Jean) Sutton is an author of science fiction who was born in 1916.
Eugenia Geneva (Jean) Sutton is an author of science fiction who was born in 1916.
Jeanne Robinson
Jeanne Robinson (March 30, 1948 – May 30, 2010) was an American-born Canadian dancer, choreographer, teacher and co-author of three award-winning science fiction novels, The Stardance Saga.
Jeanne Robinson (March 30, 1948 – May 30, 2010) was an American-born Canadian dancer, choreographer, teacher and co-author of three award-winning science fiction novels, The Stardance Saga.
Jess C Scott
Jess C Scott (born 1986) is an author of contemporary fiction.
Jess C Scott (born 1986) is an author of contemporary fiction.
Johanna Sinisalo
Aila Johanna Sinisalo (born 22 June 1958, Sodankylä) is a Finnish science fiction and fantasy writer.
Aila Johanna Sinisalo (born 22 June 1958, Sodankylä) is a Finnish science fiction and fantasy writer.
Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens
Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens are a prolific husband and wife writing team, known mainly for their involvement with the Star Trek franchise.
Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens are a prolific husband and wife writing team, known mainly for their involvement with the Star Trek franchise.
Judith Merril
Judith Josephine Grossman, who took the pen-name Judith Merril about 1945, was an American and then Canadian science fiction writer, editor and political activist.
Judith Josephine Grossman, who took the pen-name Judith Merril about 1945, was an American and then Canadian science fiction writer, editor and political activist.
Julie Czerneda
Julie E. Czerneda (born April 11, 1955) is a Canadian science fiction and fantasy author.
Julie E. Czerneda (born April 11, 1955) is a Canadian science fiction and fantasy author.
K. A. Applegate
Katherine Alice Applegate (born July 19, 1956) is an American author, best-known as the author of the Animorphs, Remnants, Everworld and other book series, although some of the books...
Katherine Alice Applegate (born July 19, 1956) is an American author, best-known as the author of the Animorphs, Remnants, Everworld and other book series, although some of the books...
K. D. Wentworth
Kathy Diane Wentworth, known as K. D. Wentworth, was an American science fiction author.
Kathy Diane Wentworth, known as K. D. Wentworth, was an American science fiction author.
K. V. Johansen
K.V. Johansen (born 1968) is a Canadian fantasy, science fiction, and children's author.
K.V. Johansen (born 1968) is a Canadian fantasy, science fiction, and children's author.
Kaaron Warren
Kaaron Warren is an Australian author of horror, science fiction, and fantasy short stories and novels.
Kaaron Warren is an Australian author of horror, science fiction, and fantasy short stories and novels.
Kara Dalkey
Kara Mia Dalkey (born 1953) is an American author of young adult fiction and historical fantasy.
Kara Mia Dalkey (born 1953) is an American author of young adult fiction and historical fantasy.
Karen Joy Fowler
Karen Joy Fowler is an American author of science fiction, fantasy, and literary fiction.
Karen Joy Fowler is an American author of science fiction, fantasy, and literary fiction.
Karina Fabian
Karina Fabian (born 1967) is an American writer of fantasy, science fiction, comedic horror, and devotionals.
Karina Fabian (born 1967) is an American writer of fantasy, science fiction, comedic horror, and devotionals.
Kate Orman
Kate Orman (born 1968 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia) is an Australian author, best-known for her books connected to the British science-fiction television series Doctor Who.
Kate Orman (born 1968 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia) is an Australian author, best-known for her books connected to the British science-fiction television series Doctor Who.
Kate Wilhelm
Kate Wilhelm (née Katie Gertrude Meredith; born June 8, 1928) is an American writer whose works include science fiction, mystery, and fantasy.
Kate Wilhelm (née Katie Gertrude Meredith; born June 8, 1928) is an American writer whose works include science fiction, mystery, and fantasy.
Kathleen Alcalá
Kathleen Alcalá (born 29 August 1954) is the author of a short-story collection three novels set in the American Southwest and nineteenth-century Mexico and a collection of essays.
Kathleen Alcalá (born 29 August 1954) is the author of a short-story collection three novels set in the American Southwest and nineteenth-century Mexico and a collection of essays.
Kathryn Cramer
Kathryn Elizabeth Cramer (April 16, 1962) is an American science fiction author, editor, and literary critic.
Kathryn Elizabeth Cramer (April 16, 1962) is an American science fiction author, editor, and literary critic.
Kim Westwood
Kim Westwood is an Australian author born in Sydney and currently living in Canberra, the Australian Capital Territory.
Kim Westwood is an Australian author born in Sydney and currently living in Canberra, the Australian Capital Territory.
L. Jagi Lamplighter
L. Jagi Lamplighter is an American fantasy writer.
L. Jagi Lamplighter is an American fantasy writer.
L. Taylor Hansen
L. Taylor Hansen was a science fiction writer and anthropologist who used a male writing persona for the early part of her career.
L. Taylor Hansen was a science fiction writer and anthropologist who used a male writing persona for the early part of her career.
Lala Hasanova
Lala Hasanova (Лала Гасанова) (pen-name Elizabeth Tudor) (born July 26, 1978 in Baku) Azerbaijani-Russian science fiction writer of Jewish ancestry.
Lala Hasanova (Лала Гасанова) (pen-name Elizabeth Tudor) (born July 26, 1978 in Baku) Azerbaijani-Russian science fiction writer of Jewish ancestry.
Lauren Beukes
Lauren Beukes is a South African novelist, short story writer, journalist and TV scriptwriter.
Lauren Beukes is a South African novelist, short story writer, journalist and TV scriptwriter.
Leanne Frahm
Leanne Frahm is an Australian writer of speculative short fiction.
Leanne Frahm is an Australian writer of speculative short fiction.
Leigh Brackett
Leigh Douglass Brackett was an American author, particularly of science fiction.
Leigh Douglass Brackett was an American author, particularly of science fiction.
Leigh Kennedy
Leigh Kennedy (born 1951 in Denver, Colorado, USA) is an American science fiction writer who has lived in the United Kingdom since 1985.
Leigh Kennedy (born 1951 in Denver, Colorado, USA) is an American science fiction writer who has lived in the United Kingdom since 1985.
Lesley Scott
Lesley Scott is the first woman to receive a writing credit in the history of the British science-fiction program, Doctor Who.
Lesley Scott is the first woman to receive a writing credit in the history of the British science-fiction program, Doctor Who.
Leslie What
Leslie What is a writer of fantasy and literary fiction and nonfiction.
Leslie What is a writer of fantasy and literary fiction and nonfiction.
Linda Smith (novelist)
Linda Smith (1949-2007) was a Canadian writer.
Linda Smith (1949-2007) was a Canadian writer.
Lisa Goldstein
Lisa Goldstein is a Nebula, Hugo, and World Fantasy Award nominated fantasy and science fiction writer.
Lisa Goldstein is a Nebula, Hugo, and World Fantasy Award nominated fantasy and science fiction writer.
Lisa Mason (writer)
Lisa Mason (born 1953) is an American writer of science fiction.
Lisa Mason (born 1953) is an American writer of science fiction.
Lisa Smedman
Lisa Smedman (North Vancouver, British Columbia: born c. 1959) is a newspaper editor and a science fiction and fantasy novelist.
Lisa Smedman (North Vancouver, British Columbia: born c. 1959) is a newspaper editor and a science fiction and fantasy novelist.
Lisa Tuttle
Lisa Tuttle is an American-born science fiction, fantasy, and horror author.
Lisa Tuttle is an American-born science fiction, fantasy, and horror author.
Lisanne Norman
Lisanne Norman (born 15 February 19??, Glasgow, Scotland) is a science fiction author.
Lisanne Norman (born 15 February 19??, Glasgow, Scotland) is a science fiction author.
Lois McMaster Bujold
Lois McMaster Bujold (born November 2, 1949, Columbus, Ohio) is an American author of science fiction and fantasy works.
Lois McMaster Bujold (born November 2, 1949, Columbus, Ohio) is an American author of science fiction and fantasy works.
Lois Tilton
Lois Tilton is a science fiction, fantasy, alternate history, and horror writer.
Lois Tilton is a science fiction, fantasy, alternate history, and horror writer.
Lucy A. Snyder
Lucy A. Snyder (born 1971) is an American science fiction, fantasy, humor, and nonfiction writer.
Lucy A. Snyder (born 1971) is an American science fiction, fantasy, humor, and nonfiction writer.
Lucy Sussex
Lucy Sussex (born in New Zealand in 1957) is a fantasy and science fiction author, editor, academic and teacher currently residing in Melbourne, Australia.
Lucy Sussex (born in New Zealand in 1957) is a fantasy and science fiction author, editor, academic and teacher currently residing in Melbourne, Australia.
Lyn McConchie
Lyn McConchie is a New Zealand writer of science fiction/fantasy, picture books for children, a non-fiction humour series, a number of stand alone books and many short stories, articles, poetry ...
Lyn McConchie is a New Zealand writer of science fiction/fantasy, picture books for children, a non-fiction humour series, a number of stand alone books and many short stories, articles, poetry ...
Lynda Williams
Lynda Williams is a science fiction author and blogger.
Lynda Williams is a science fiction author and blogger.
M. D. Benoit
M. D. Benoit (born 1957, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada as Marie Diane Dominique Benoit) is a science fiction and mystery writer.
M. D. Benoit (born 1957, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada as Marie Diane Dominique Benoit) is a science fiction and mystery writer.
M. K. Wren
Martha Kay Renfroe (born 1938 in Amarillo, Texas) is an Oregon writer, author of mystery and science fiction under the penname M.K. Wren.
Martha Kay Renfroe (born 1938 in Amarillo, Texas) is an Oregon writer, author of mystery and science fiction under the penname M.K. Wren.
Maggie MacDonald
Maggie MacDonald (born 1979) is a writer, playwright and musician who lives in Toronto, Ontario.
Maggie MacDonald (born 1979) is a writer, playwright and musician who lives in Toronto, Ontario.
Margaret Atwood
Margaret Eleanor Atwood, is a Canadian poet, novelist, literary critic, essayist, and environmental activist.
Margaret Eleanor Atwood, is a Canadian poet, novelist, literary critic, essayist, and environmental activist.
Margaret Ball (writer)
Margaret Elizabeth Ball, is an American author of science fiction, fantasy, and historical novels.
Margaret Elizabeth Ball, is an American author of science fiction, fantasy, and historical novels.
Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (1623 – 15 December 1673) was an English aristocrat, a prolific writer, and a scientist.
Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (1623 – 15 December 1673) was an English aristocrat, a prolific writer, and a scientist.
Maria Julia Zaleska
Maria Julia Zaleska de domo Perłowska (1831 in Medwedówka near the Chyhyryn – April 10, 1889 in Warsaw) was a Polish writer, prosaist and publicist.
Maria Julia Zaleska de domo Perłowska (1831 in Medwedówka near the Chyhyryn – April 10, 1889 in Warsaw) was a Polish writer, prosaist and publicist.
Marie Jakober
Marie Jakober is an award-winning Canadian novelist.
Marie Jakober is an award-winning Canadian novelist.
Marie-Anne de Roumier-Robert
Marie-Anne de Roumier-Robert was an 18th-century French writer.
Marie-Anne de Roumier-Robert was an 18th-century French writer.
Mariko Ōhara
Mariko Ōhara is a Japanese science fiction writer.
Mariko Ōhara is a Japanese science fiction writer.
Marion Zimmer Bradley
Marion Eleanor Zimmer Bradley was an American author of fantasy novels such as The Mists of Avalon and the Darkover series, often with a feminist outlook.
Marion Eleanor Zimmer Bradley was an American author of fantasy novels such as The Mists of Avalon and the Darkover series, often with a feminist outlook.
Mary Anne Mohanraj
Mary Anne Amirthi Mohanraj is an American writer, editor, and academic of Sri Lankan birth.
Mary Anne Amirthi Mohanraj is an American writer, editor, and academic of Sri Lankan birth.
Mary Gentle
Mary Rosalyn Gentle (born 29 March 1956) is a UK science fiction and fantasy author.
Mary Rosalyn Gentle (born 29 March 1956) is a UK science fiction and fantasy author.
Mary Rosenblum
Mary Rosenblum (born Mary Freeman, 1952 in Levittown, New York) is a science fiction and mystery author.
Mary Rosenblum (born Mary Freeman, 1952 in Levittown, New York) is a science fiction and mystery author.
Mary Shelley
Mary Shelley was an English novelist, short story writer, dramatist, essayist, biographer, and travel writer, best known for her Gothic novel Frankenstein: or, The Modern Prometheus.
Mary Shelley was an English novelist, short story writer, dramatist, essayist, biographer, and travel writer, best known for her Gothic novel Frankenstein: or, The Modern Prometheus.
Maryna and Serhiy Dyachenko
Maryna and Serhiy Dyachenko — Maryna Y. Dyachenko and Serhiy S. Dyachenko are spouses and Ukrainian co-authors of novels and plays.
Maryna and Serhiy Dyachenko — Maryna Y. Dyachenko and Serhiy S. Dyachenko are spouses and Ukrainian co-authors of novels and plays.
Monica Hughes
Monica Hughes, OC (November 3, 1925 – March 7, 2003), was an English-Canadian science fiction author.
Monica Hughes, OC (November 3, 1925 – March 7, 2003), was an English-Canadian science fiction author.
Motoko Arai
Motoko Arai is a Japanese science fiction and fantasy writer.
Motoko Arai is a Japanese science fiction and fantasy writer.
Nalo Hopkinson
Nalo Hopkinson (born 1960) is a Jamaican science fiction and fantasy writer and editor who lives in Canada.
Nalo Hopkinson (born 1960) is a Jamaican science fiction and fantasy writer and editor who lives in Canada.
Naomi Mitchison
Naomi May Margaret Mitchison, CBE (née Haldane; 1 November 1897 Edinburgh – 11 January 1999 at Carradale) was a Scottish novelist and poet.
Naomi May Margaret Mitchison, CBE (née Haldane; 1 November 1897 Edinburgh – 11 January 1999 at Carradale) was a Scottish novelist and poet.
Narrelle Harris
Narrelle Harris is a Melbourne-based writer.
Narrelle Harris is a Melbourne-based writer.
Nathalie Henneberg
Nathalie Henneberg (1917-1977) was a French science fiction writer, a precursor of modern French heroic fantasy.
Nathalie Henneberg (1917-1977) was a French science fiction writer, a precursor of modern French heroic fantasy.
Nathalie Mallet
Nathalie Mallet is a Canadian mystery, science fiction and fantasy writer.
Nathalie Mallet is a Canadian mystery, science fiction and fantasy writer.
Nicole Luiken
Nicole Luiken (born May 25, 1971 in Manning, Alberta) is a Canadian science fiction and speculative fiction author of novels for teens and adults.
Nicole Luiken (born May 25, 1971 in Manning, Alberta) is a Canadian science fiction and speculative fiction author of novels for teens and adults.
Nicoletta Vallorani
Nicoletta Vallorani (born 1959) is an Italian science fiction writer.
Nicoletta Vallorani (born 1959) is an Italian science fiction writer.
Nnedi Okorafor
Nnedi Okorafor (full name: Nnedimma Nkemdili Okorafor (also previously known as Nnedi Okorafor-Mbachu) is a Nigerian-American writer of fantasy and speculative fiction.
Nnedi Okorafor (full name: Nnedimma Nkemdili Okorafor (also previously known as Nnedi Okorafor-Mbachu) is a Nigerian-American writer of fantasy and speculative fiction.
Octavia E. Butler
Octavia Estelle Butler was an American science fiction writer, one of the best-known among the few African-American women in the field.
Octavia Estelle Butler was an American science fiction writer, one of the best-known among the few African-American women in the field.
Pamela Dean
Pamela Dean Dyer-Bennet (born 1953) is an American fantasy author whose most notable book is Tam Lin, based on the Child Ballad of the same name, in which the Scottish fairy story is set on ...
Pamela Dean Dyer-Bennet (born 1953) is an American fantasy author whose most notable book is Tam Lin, based on the Child Ballad of the same name, in which the Scottish fairy story is set on ...
Pamela Sargent
Pamela Sargent is an American feminist, science fiction author, and editor.
Pamela Sargent is an American feminist, science fiction author, and editor.
Pat Cadigan
Pat Cadigan is an American born science fiction author, whose work is described as part of the cyberpunk movement.
Pat Cadigan is an American born science fiction author, whose work is described as part of the cyberpunk movement.
Pat Murphy (writer)
Patrice Ann 'Pat' Murphy (born March 9, 1955 in Washington) is an award-winning American science writer and author of science fiction and fantasy novels.
Patrice Ann 'Pat' Murphy (born March 9, 1955 in Washington) is an award-winning American science writer and author of science fiction and fantasy novels.
Patricia Anthony
Patricia Anthony (born 3 January 1947) is an American science fiction and Slipstream author.
Patricia Anthony (born 3 January 1947) is an American science fiction and Slipstream author.
Patricia Bernard
Patricia Bernard is an Australian writer of speculative fiction.
Patricia Bernard is an Australian writer of speculative fiction.
Patricia Wrede
Patricia Collins Wrede (born March 27, 1953) is an American fantasy writer from Chicago, Illinois.
Patricia Collins Wrede (born March 27, 1953) is an American fantasy writer from Chicago, Illinois.
Pauline Gedge
Pauline Gedge (born December 11, 1945) is a Canadian novelist best known for her historical fiction trilogies, Lords of the Two Lands and The King’s Men.
Pauline Gedge (born December 11, 1945) is a Canadian novelist best known for her historical fiction trilogies, Lords of the Two Lands and The King’s Men.
Penelope Fletcher
Penelope Fletcher is a British writer of paranormal romance and young-adult fantasy fiction.
Penelope Fletcher is a British writer of paranormal romance and young-adult fantasy fiction.
Philippa Ballantine
Philippa Jane Ballantine is a contemporary New Zealand author of speculative fiction and an avid podcaster.
Philippa Jane Ballantine is a contemporary New Zealand author of speculative fiction and an avid podcaster.
Phyllis Gotlieb
Phyllis Fay Gotlieb, née Bloom BA, MA was a Canadian science fiction novelist and poet.
Phyllis Fay Gotlieb, née Bloom BA, MA was a Canadian science fiction novelist and poet.
R. L. LaFevers
R. L. LaFevers (Robin Lorraine LaFevers) is an award-winning American children's book writer from California.
R. L. LaFevers (Robin Lorraine LaFevers) is an award-winning American children's book writer from California.
Rachel Cosgrove Payes
Rachel R. Cosgrove Payes, also known as E.L. Arch and Joanne Kaye (11 December 1922, Westernport, Maryland - 10 October 1998, Brick, New Jersey) was an American genre novelist, and a...
Rachel R. Cosgrove Payes, also known as E.L. Arch and Joanne Kaye (11 December 1922, Westernport, Maryland - 10 October 1998, Brick, New Jersey) was an American genre novelist, and a...
Rebecca Levene
Rebecca Levene is a British author and editor, best known for editing Virgin's New Adventures series of original fiction Doctor Who novels.
Rebecca Levene is a British author and editor, best known for editing Virgin's New Adventures series of original fiction Doctor Who novels.
Robin Hobb
Robin Hobb is the second pen name of novelist Margaret Astrid Lindholm Ogden (born 1952 in California) who produces primarily fantasy fiction, although she has published some science fiction.
Robin Hobb is the second pen name of novelist Margaret Astrid Lindholm Ogden (born 1952 in California) who produces primarily fantasy fiction, although she has published some science fiction.
Roquia Sakhawat Hussain
Roquia Sakhawat Hussain, Bengali: (বেগম রোকেয়া), (1880 – December 9, 1932) was a prolific writer and a social worker in undivided Bengal in the early 20th century.
Roquia Sakhawat Hussain, Bengali: (বেগম রোকেয়া), (1880 – December 9, 1932) was a prolific writer and a social worker in undivided Bengal in the early 20th century.
Rosaleen Love
Rosaleen Love (born 1940) is an Australian science journalist and writer.
Rosaleen Love (born 1940) is an Australian science journalist and writer.
Rosemary Sutcliff
Rosemary Sutcliff CBE (14 December 1920–23 July 1992) was a British novelist, and writer for children, best known as a writer of historical fiction and children's literature.
Rosemary Sutcliff CBE (14 December 1920–23 July 1992) was a British novelist, and writer for children, best known as a writer of historical fiction and children's literature.
Sally Caves
Sally Caves is the pen name of Sarah Higley, a science fiction writer and professor of English at the University of Rochester.
Sally Caves is the pen name of Sarah Higley, a science fiction writer and professor of English at the University of Rochester.
Sara Gallardo
Sara Gallardo (1931 - 1988) was an influential Argentine author, noted, among other things, for her magical realism.
Sara Gallardo (1931 - 1988) was an influential Argentine author, noted, among other things, for her magical realism.
Sara King
Sara J. King (born 1982) is an Alaskan science fiction writer residing in the Alaska Bush."
Sara J. King (born 1982) is an Alaskan science fiction writer residing in the Alaska Bush."
Sheree Thomas
Sheree Thomas also credited as Sheree R. Thomas and Sheree Renée Thomas is a writer, book editor and publisher whose groundbreaking Dark Matter collected the works of som...
Sheree Thomas also credited as Sheree R. Thomas and Sheree Renée Thomas is a writer, book editor and publisher whose groundbreaking Dark Matter collected the works of som...
Sheri S. Tepper
Sheri Stewart Tepper is an American author of science fiction, horror and mystery novels; she is particularly known as a feminist science fiction writer, often with an ecofeminist slant.
Sheri Stewart Tepper is an American author of science fiction, horror and mystery novels; she is particularly known as a feminist science fiction writer, often with an ecofeminist slant.
Sonia Orin Lyris
Sonia Orin Lyris is the author of a number of Science Fiction and Fantasy stories published in various professional magazines and anthologies.
Sonia Orin Lyris is the author of a number of Science Fiction and Fantasy stories published in various professional magazines and anthologies.
Sonya Taaffe
Sonya Taaffe is a Massachusetts-based author of short fiction and poetry.
Sonya Taaffe is a Massachusetts-based author of short fiction and poetry.
Stella Gibbons
Stella Dorothea Gibbons (5 January 1902 – 19 December 1989) was an English novelist, journalist, poet, and short-story writer.
Stella Dorothea Gibbons (5 January 1902 – 19 December 1989) was an English novelist, journalist, poet, and short-story writer.
Stephanie Bedwell-Grime
Stephanie Bedwell-Grime is an author of fantasy, horror, science fiction, and romance.
Stephanie Bedwell-Grime is an author of fantasy, horror, science fiction, and romance.
Sue Isle
Sue Isle is the author of the Young Adult literature Fantasy novel Scale Of Dragon, Tooth Of Wolf and nonfiction children's book 'Wolf Children'.
Sue Isle is the author of the Young Adult literature Fantasy novel Scale Of Dragon, Tooth Of Wolf and nonfiction children's book 'Wolf Children'.
Susan Beth Pfeffer
Susan Beth Pfeffer is a New York Times bestselling author best known for young adult science fiction.
Susan Beth Pfeffer is a New York Times bestselling author best known for young adult science fiction.
Susan Fry
Susan Fry is an American author and editor.
Susan Fry is an American author and editor.
Susan Palwick
Susan Palwick (1961, New York) is an American writer and associate professor of English at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Susan Palwick (1961, New York) is an American writer and associate professor of English at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Susan Wright (American writer)
Susan Wright (born July 6, 1963) is a science fiction and fantasy author, and an activist.
Susan Wright (born July 6, 1963) is a science fiction and fantasy author, and an activist.
Suzy McKee Charnas
Suzy McKee Charnas (born 1939 in New York City) is an American novelist and short story writer, writing primarily in the genres of science fiction and fantasy.
Suzy McKee Charnas (born 1939 in New York City) is an American novelist and short story writer, writing primarily in the genres of science fiction and fantasy.
Sylvie Lainé
Sylvie Lainé (born June 29, 1957) is a French science-fiction writer.
Sylvie Lainé (born June 29, 1957) is a French science-fiction writer.
Taibah Al-Ibrahim
Taibah Al-Ibrahim (طِيبة أحمد الإبراهيم) is a Kuwaiti writer who wrote the first science fiction book in Kuwait.
Taibah Al-Ibrahim (طِيبة أحمد الإبراهيم) is a Kuwaiti writer who wrote the first science fiction book in Kuwait.
Tara K. Harper
Tara K. Harper (born in 1961) is an American science fiction author whose works include the Wolfwalker series.
Tara K. Harper (born in 1961) is an American science fiction author whose works include the Wolfwalker series.
Thea von Harbou
Thea Gabriele von Harbou was a German actress, author and film director of Prussian aristocratic origin.
Thea Gabriele von Harbou was a German actress, author and film director of Prussian aristocratic origin.
Tina Hunter
Tina Hunter (born January 19, 1985) is a science fiction, fantasy and horror author as well as a blogger.
Tina Hunter (born January 19, 1985) is a science fiction, fantasy and horror author as well as a blogger.
Valentina Zhuravleva
Valentina Nikolayevna Zhuravleva (Валентина Журавлева, July 17, 1933, Baku, USSR — March 12, 2004, Petrozavodsk, Russia) was a Soviet science fiction writer.
Valentina Nikolayevna Zhuravleva (Валентина Журавлева, July 17, 1933, Baku, USSR — March 12, 2004, Petrozavodsk, Russia) was a Soviet science fiction writer.
Valya Dudycz Lupescu
Valya Dudycz Lupescu (also known as Valya Lupescu) is a Ukrainian American writer of magic realism and speculative fiction.
Valya Dudycz Lupescu (also known as Valya Lupescu) is a Ukrainian American writer of magic realism and speculative fiction.
Vera Kamsha
Vera Viktorovna Kamsha; born November 5, 1962 in Lviv, Ukrainian SSR is a Russian author of high fantasy and a journalist.
Vera Viktorovna Kamsha; born November 5, 1962 in Lviv, Ukrainian SSR is a Russian author of high fantasy and a journalist.
Vera Nazarian
Vera Nazarian (born May 25, 1966 in Moscow, Russia) is an Armenian-Russian (by ethnicity) American writer of fantasy, science fiction and other "wonder fiction" including Mythpunk, an artist, an...
Vera Nazarian (born May 25, 1966 in Moscow, Russia) is an Armenian-Russian (by ethnicity) American writer of fantasy, science fiction and other "wonder fiction" including Mythpunk, an artist, an...
Vered Tochterman
Vered Tochterman (ורד טוכטרמן) (born 24 October 1970) is an Israeli author, translator and editor of science fiction and fantasy.
Vered Tochterman (ורד טוכטרמן) (born 24 October 1970) is an Israeli author, translator and editor of science fiction and fantasy.
Vylar Kaftan
Vylar Kaftan is a science fiction and fantasy writer and Clarion West Workshop graduate who lives on the U.S. West Coast.
Vylar Kaftan is a science fiction and fantasy writer and Clarion West Workshop graduate who lives on the U.S. West Coast.
Wildy Petoud
Wildy Petoud (born 1957) is a Swiss science fiction writer who won the Prix Rosny-Aîné in 1993.
Wildy Petoud (born 1957) is a Swiss science fiction writer who won the Prix Rosny-Aîné in 1993.
Yulia Latynina
Yulia Leonidovna Latynina (Ю́лия Леони́довна Латы́нина; born June 16, 1966 in Moscow, USSR) is a Russian journalist, writer and radio host.
Yulia Leonidovna Latynina (Ю́лия Леони́довна Латы́нина; born June 16, 1966 in Moscow, USSR) is a Russian journalist, writer and radio host.
Zenna Henderson
Zenna Chlarson Henderson (November 1, 1917 – May 11, 1983) was an American science fiction and fantasy novella and short story author, and an elementary school teacher.
Zenna Chlarson Henderson (November 1, 1917 – May 11, 1983) was an American science fiction and fantasy novella and short story author, and an elementary school teacher.