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'''M. K. Hobson''' (born [[January 21]], [[1969]]) is a [[speculative fiction]] and [[fantasy]] writer. | '''M. K. Hobson''' (born [[January 21]], [[1969]]) is a [[speculative fiction]] and [[fantasy]] writer, specializing in [[historical fantasy]]. In 2011 she was nominated for the Nebula Award for Best Novel for her debut novel [http://www.demimonde.com/books/the-native-star/ The Native Star]. In 2003 she was a Pushcart Prize nominee. She lives in [[Oregon City, Oregon]]. | ||
Hobson's short fiction has appeared in magazines such as ''[[SCI FICTION]]'', ''[[the Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction]]'', ''[[Realms of Fantasy]]'', ''[[Strange Horizons]]'', and ''[[ChiZine]]''. Her work has also appeared in anthologies such as ''[[Polyphony 5]]'' and ''[[Polyphony 6]]'' and Medicine Show. Hobson's story "The Hand of the Devil on a String" appeared on the 2008 Best American Fantasy recommended reading list, and her | Hobson's short fiction has appeared in magazines such as ''[[SCI FICTION]]'', ''[[the Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction]]'', ''[[Realms of Fantasy]]'', ''[[Strange Horizons]]'', and ''[[ChiZine]]''. Her work has also appeared in anthologies such as ''[[Polyphony 5]]'' and ''[[Polyphony 6]]'' and Medicine Show. Hobson's story "The Hand of the Devil on a String" appeared on the 2008 Best American Fantasy recommended reading list, and her stories have received Honorable Mentions in several "Year's Best" anthologies. | ||
Her debut novel, [http://www.demimonde.com/books/the-native-star/ The Native Star], was published by [[Bantam Spectra]] in Fall of 2010. The sequel ([http://www.demimonde.com/books/the-hidden-goddess/ The Hidden Goddess]) followed in May 2011. | |||
She is co-editor, with author [[Douglas Lain]], of the surrealist/anarchist 'zine ''[[Diet Soap]]''. | She is co-editor, with author [[Douglas Lain]], of the surrealist/anarchist 'zine ''[[Diet Soap]]''. She is also one of several co-hosts of the fantasy podcast Podcastle. | ||
==Names== | ==Names== | ||
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*[http://thefix-online.com/interviews/mk-hobson/ Interview with M. K. Hobson] by Marshall Payne, The Fix. | *[http://thefix-online.com/interviews/mk-hobson/ Interview with M. K. Hobson] by Marshall Payne, The Fix. | ||
*[http://www.shimmerzine.com/author-page-m-k-hobson Author Interview], Shimmer Magazine. | *[http://www.shimmerzine.com/author-page-m-k-hobson Author Interview], Shimmer Magazine. | ||
*[http://www.broaduniverse.org/broadsheet | *[http://www.broaduniverse.org/broadsheet-archive/the-clarion-quandary-a-point-counterpoint-with-m-k-hobson-and-jessica-reisman-september-2006-bs-t-0609mkhjr The Clarion Quandary, a Point-Counterpoint], published in ''The Broadsheet''. | ||
*[http://www.broaduniverse.org/broadsheet/0811mkh | *[http://www.broaduniverse.org/broadsheet-archive/history-as-it-wasnt-writing-historical-fantasy-september-2008-bs-c-0811mkh History As It Wasn’t: Writing Historical Fantasy] published in ''The Broadsheet''. | ||
==Short Stories Available Online== | ==Short Stories Available Online== | ||
Latest revision as of 20:24, 31 October 2011
M. K. Hobson (born January 21, 1969) is a speculative fiction and fantasy writer, specializing in historical fantasy. In 2011 she was nominated for the Nebula Award for Best Novel for her debut novel The Native Star. In 2003 she was a Pushcart Prize nominee. She lives in Oregon City, Oregon.
Hobson's short fiction has appeared in magazines such as SCI FICTION, the Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, Realms of Fantasy, Strange Horizons, and ChiZine. Her work has also appeared in anthologies such as Polyphony 5 and Polyphony 6 and Medicine Show. Hobson's story "The Hand of the Devil on a String" appeared on the 2008 Best American Fantasy recommended reading list, and her stories have received Honorable Mentions in several "Year's Best" anthologies.
Her debut novel, The Native Star, was published by Bantam Spectra in Fall of 2010. The sequel (The Hidden Goddess) followed in May 2011.
She is co-editor, with author Douglas Lain, of the surrealist/anarchist 'zine Diet Soap. She is also one of several co-hosts of the fantasy podcast Podcastle.
Names
- Mary Catherine Koroloff
- M. K. Hobson
External links
- Demimonde, M. K. Hobson's official site, with links to complete bibliography, blog, and upcoming conventions.
- The Voices in My Head Don't Think They're Imaginary, M. K. Hobson's LiveJournal
- Diet Soap, the official site of the Diet Soap printzine.
- Interview with M. K. Hobson by Marshall Payne, The Fix.
- Author Interview, Shimmer Magazine.
- The Clarion Quandary, a Point-Counterpoint, published in The Broadsheet.
- History As It Wasn’t: Writing Historical Fantasy published in The Broadsheet.
Short Stories Available Online
- The Hotel Astarte, Realms of Fantasy, June 2007.
- Severance Pay, Strange Horizons, September 2005.
- Domovoi, The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, April 2005
- Hell Notes, SCI FICTION, February 2005
- Ice Cream, Vestal Review, October 2003
- The Principessa of Montenegro, flashquake, Fall 2003