Sarah Zettel
Sarah Zettel | |
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| Born | Sarah Anne Zettel December 14, 1966 (age 57) Sacramento, California, United States |
| Occupation | Author |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Bachelor of Arts |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Period | 1988–present |
| Genre | Arthurian literature Science fiction Fantasy |
| Notable works | Reclamation Bitter Angels |
| Notable awards | Locus Award for Best First Novel Philip K. Dick Award |
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Sarah Zettel (born December 14, 1966) is an American science fiction, fantasy and mystery author.
Life and career
Zettel was born in Sacramento, California.[1] Her mother, Gail Beavers, is a retired teacher and social worker; her father, Leonard Francis Zettel, Jr., is a retired engineer and programmer. She obtained a B.A. in Communications from the University of Michigan.[2] She is married to a rocket scientist. She currently lives in Michigan.[3]
Zettel published her first short story in 1988. Her first novel, Reclamation, was nominated for the Philip K. Dick Award in 1996, and in 1997 won (tied) the Locus Award for Best First Novel. Writing as C. L. Anderson, her novel Bitter Angels[3] won the 2010 Philip K. Dick award for best paperback original novel.[4][5]
Bibliography
Science fiction novels
- Reclamation (1996)
- Fool's War (1997)
- Playing God (1998)
- The Quiet Invasion (2000)
- Kingdom of Cages (2001)
- Bitter Angels (2009) (Pseudonymously, as C. L. Anderson) – 2010 Phillip K. Dick Award
Isavalta series (Fantasy)
- A Sorcerer's Treason (2002)
- The Usurper's Crown (2003)
- The Firebird's Vengeance (2004)
- Sword of the Deceiver (2007)
Camelot series (Fantasy)
- In Camelot's Shadow (2004)
- For Camelot's Honor (2005)
- Under Camelot's Banner (2006)
- Camelot's Blood (2008)
The American Fairy Trilogy (Fantasy)
- Dust Girl (2012)
- Golden Girl (2013)
- Bad Luck Girl (2014)
Vampire Chef series (Mystery)
- A Taste of the Nightlife (#1) (2011)
- Let Them Eat Stake (#2) (2012)
Mystery novels
- Palace of Spies (2013)
- Dangerous Deceptions (2014)
- Assassin's Masque (2016)
Short story collection
- Miss Underwood and the Mermaid (1999)
References
- ^ "Sarah Zettel – Summary Bibliography". Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved March 19, 2012.
- ^ Biography at Hachette Book Group website
- ^ a b Michael M Jones, review of Bitter Angels (Bantam Spectra, 438 pages), SFSite reviews.
- ^ Philip K. Dick Award 2010 announcement
- ^ Ypsilanti author C.L. Anderson wins Philip K. Dick Award for science fiction, AnnArbor.com, April 14, 2010
External links
- Official website
- Biography and Interview at her publisher's website (Hachette Book Group USA)
- Interview at SFFWorld.com
- Sarah Zettel at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- Bibliography on SciFan
- Story behind Golden Girl – essay on Upcoming4.me
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