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File:DianoPhi1.jpg
OccupationEditor
EducationMA, New York University
GenreScience Fiction, Steampunk
Website
www.linkedin.com/in/diana-pho/

Diana Pho is a costumer, writer and editor for Tor Books; and nominee for the Nebula and multiple Hugo awards.

Biography

Pho was born on May 14, 1985 and is a native of Massachusets. She has a double Bachelor’s degree in English and Russian Literature from Mount Holyoke College in 2007 [1] and a Master’s in Performance Studies from New York University.[2]

She began participating in Science Fiction fandom as a teenager, writing fan fiction. She went on to write social and political commentary regarding Steampunk[3] before taking a position at Tor Books.

Awards and nominations

Pho was nominated for Hugo Award for Best Professional Editor, Long Form in 2018[4] and 2019[5]. Books she’s edited that received awards include Steeplejack (Thriller Award for Best Young Adult), the Ditmar Award (Crossroads of Canopy, for Best Novel)

Authors and Works

Authors Edited

  • Robyn Bennis
  • Alex Bledsoe
  • A. J. Hartley
  • Margaret Killjoy
  • Lara Elena Donnelley
  • P. Djeli Clark
  • Marie Cruz
  • Thoraiya Dyer
  • Kari Maaren
  • Prentis Rollins

Anthologies Edited

  • Nevertheless, She Persisted [6]
  • Wildcards

Author

Non fiction

  • Breaking Mirrors[7]

Academic publications

  • Punking the Other: On the Performance of Racial and National Identities in Steampunk[8]

References

  1. ^ "An Oratorical Farewell: Seniors Gather for 2007 Baccalaureate Service". Retrieved 2020-01-27.
  2. ^ "The Second Annual Threesis Academic Challenge Winners". Retrieved 2020-01-27.
  3. ^ "The focus on diversity gained momentum at this year's New York Comic Con". Retrieved 2020-02-10.
  4. ^ "2018 Hugo Awards". World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2020-02-04.
  5. ^ "2019 Hugo Awards". World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2020-02-04.
  6. ^ "Nevertheless, She Persisted is a sci-fi and fantasy anthology about a feminist meme". Retrieved 2020-01-27.
  7. ^ Hines, Jim C., ed. (May 12, 2015). Invisible 2. ASIN B00XLCK9FU. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  8. ^ Bowser, Rachel A; Croxall, Brian, eds. (December 15, 2016). Like Clockwork: Steampunk Pasts, presents, and Futures. University of Minnesota Press. ISBN 9781452952536.