Craig Laurance Gidney facts for kids
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Craig Laurance Gidney
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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 known for his unique stories. He writes what is called speculative fiction. This type of writing includes exciting genres like science fiction, fantasy, and horror.
His books often mix different styles. They can have elements of scary stories, magical tales, and old legends. He also uses magical realism, where magic feels like a normal part of the real world. For example, his collection Sea, Swallow Me has many different kinds of short stories. Some are historical fiction, and others are speculative fiction. Craig Gidney has said that famous writers like Octavia Butler and Toni Morrison have inspired him. He often includes research about the Harlem Renaissance in his work. The Harlem Renaissance was a time when Black artists and writers created amazing works in New York City.
Books by Craig L. Gidney
Craig L. Gidney has written several books. Here are some of his published works:
- Sea, Swallow Me & Other Stories (published by Lethe Press in 2008)
- Skin Deep Magic (published by Rebel Satori Press in 2014)
- Bereft (published by Tiny Satchel Press in 2013)
- The Nectar of Nightmares (published by Strange Alphabets Press in 2018)
- A Spectral Hue (published by Word Horde in 2019)
Awards and Recognitions
Craig L. Gidney has received several awards and honors for his writing. These awards show how much his stories are appreciated.
- In 1996, he received the Susan C. Petrey Scholarship. This was for the Clarion West Writers Workshop, a special program for writers.
- In 2008, his story “A Bird of Ice” was a finalist for the Gaylactic Spectrum Award.
- Also in 2008, his book Sea, Swallow Me & Other Stories was a finalist for the Lambda Literary Awards.
- In 2014, his book Skin Deep Magic was also a finalist for the Lambda Literary Awards.
- His book Bereft won two awards in 2014:
- The Bronze Moonbeam Medal
- The Silver Independent Publisher Book Awards
