Craig Laurance Gidney facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Craig Laurance Gidney
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Laurance at the Smithsonian
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| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction, fantasy, horror |
| Notable awards | Independent Publisher Book Awards |
Craig L. Gidney is an American writer. He writes exciting stories that mix different types of fiction. These include speculative fiction, which covers genres like science fiction and fantasy.
His books are special because they blend many styles. You might find elements of horror, fantasy, old folklore tales, and magical realism. Magical realism is when magical things happen in a normal, real-world setting. For example, his collection Sea, Swallow Me has short stories set in many different places. These stories often explore unique historical events and characters.
Gidney has been inspired by famous authors like Octavia Butler and Toni Morrison. He often does research on the history of the Harlem Renaissance. This was a time when African-American art and culture grew in the 1920s and 1930s. He uses this research to bring diverse voices and experiences into his stories.
What Books Has Craig Gidney Written?
Craig Gidney has written several interesting books. Many of them are collections of short stories.
- Sea, Swallow Me & Other Stories (Lethe Press, 2008)
- Skin Deep Magic (Rebel Satori Press, 2014)
- Bereft (Tiny Satchel Press, 2013)
- The Nectar of Nightmares (Strange Alphabets Press, 2018)
- A Spectral Hue (Word Horde, 2019)
What Awards Has Craig Gidney Won?
Craig Gidney has received several awards and honors for his writing.
- Susan C. Petrey Scholarship, Clarion West Writers Workshop (1996)
- Gaylactic Spectrum Finalist for “A Bird of Ice” (2008)
- Lambda Literary Awards Finalist for Sea, Swallow Me & Other Stories (2008)
- Lambda Literary Awards Finalist for Skin Deep Magic (2014)
- Bronze Moonbeam Medal for Bereft (2014)
- Silver Independent Publisher Book Awards for Bereft (2014)
