Start here, when doing author research on the science fiction genre-you'll find directions on how to research the genre, lists of standard print and online resources, and a wealth of quality websites and blogs for 100 popular authors.
Acknowledgments Introduction: Science Fiction Authors: A Research Guide What is Science Fiction? Why Do You Need This Book? Science Fiction Timeline About the Authors Organization of Entries Research Sources Alphabetical Listing of Authors How to Use This Book Some Notes about the Text Author Entries Major Awards General Bibliography Lists of Authors by Type Index
Maura Heaphy is a Senior Lecturer at The Ohio State University, where she teaches fiction writing, business writing and Science Fiction. She is active in local Science Fiction Readers and Writers Groups, and is currently working on a Science Fiction novel, and has published many short stories including Douglas and the Flour Baby, which was produced as a short film by Light Industry Pictures of Liverpool (1997).
An impeccable guide to authors of 'yesterday, today, and tomorrow.'
The helpful introduction presents the world of science fiction and
includes a time line. Entries, listed alphabetically by the
author's most commonly recognized name, start with a quotation and
follow with a brief biography and subject headings (indexed at the
end of the book) for cross-referencing. 'Major Works' and 'Other
Important Works' are then listed, followed by further reading,
including Web sites, blogs, bibliographies, biographies and
interviews, fan forums, criticism, readers' guides, and
encyclopedias and handbooks. Many of the recommended titles are
abbreviated, but are explained in 'Some Notes about the Text' in
the beginning of the book. Notably, there are read-alike lists for
more than 20 popular authors. Lists of major awards, of 'Authors by
Type,' and a general bibliography are also included. This volume
will be invaluable to reader's advisory librarians and as a 'what
to read next' guide for fans of the genre.
*School Library Journal, Starred Review*
This volume will help the beginning science-fiction researcher get
started in identifying useful sources.
*Booklist*
Heaphy (fiction writing, business writing, and science fiction,
Ohio State U., Columbus) presents a resource text for students,
scholars, readers' advisors, and science fiction (SF) readers and
aficionados interested in researching and learning more about SF
writers and their works. The text features 100 entries for the most
famous authors as well as popular and promising contemporary SF
writers. Each entry includes the author's name; a brief biography;
a list of thematic subjects typically found in the person's work; a
list of major works and other important works; and a list of
research sources, including encyclopedias and handbooks,
bibliographies, biographies and interviews, criticism and readers'
guides, and websites. Also included are a list of major SF writing
awards, a general bibliography, and a list of the authors by
thematic subject type to give users ideas about other authors they
may enjoy reading.
*Reference & Research Book News*
Heaphy achieves her goal of creating an accessible,
intermediate-level resource for the genre of science fiction that
bridges the gap between introductory resources such as reader's
advisory guides and heavyweight references such as critical
bibliographies.
*Catholic Library World*
This title is an all-encompassing resource for those researching
science fiction authors. It can be used by students, scholars, and
general readers as well as academic and public libraries. . . .
This title would be a great place to start for introductory
research into science fiction authors.
*ARBA*
Science Fiction Authors will be useful for libraries and students
wanting a basic guide to predominantly American authors.
*The Australian Library Journal*
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