Janet Kagan facts for kids

Janet Kagan (born Janet Megson, April 18, 1946 – February 29, 2008) was an American writer. She was known for her exciting science fiction and fantasy stories. Science fiction often explores future worlds and technology, while fantasy includes magic and mythical creatures.

Janet Kagan wrote two science fiction novels and two collections of her short stories. Her stories appeared in popular magazines like Analog Science Fiction and Fact and Asimov's Science Fiction. One of her most famous stories, "The Nutcracker Coup", won the prestigious Hugo Award for Best Novelette. This award is a big deal in the world of science fiction and fantasy writing!

Awards and Recognition

Janet Kagan won several awards for her amazing stories.

• In 1990, she won the Asimov's Reader Poll award for her novelette "The Loch Moose Monster".
• She won it again in 1991 for "Getting the Bugs Out".
• In 1993, her story "The Nutcracker Coup" won the Asimov's Reader Poll award and the important Hugo Award for Best Novelette.

Janet Kagan's Books and Stories

Janet Kagan wrote many different types of stories. Here are some of her most well-known works.

Novels to Explore

• Uhura's Song (1985)
• Hellspark (1988)

Story Collections

• Mirabile (1991) – This collection features a series of stories about strange and wonderful creatures.
• The Collected Kagan (2016) – This book gathers many of her short stories.

Short Stories from the Mirabile Series

The Mirabile series of short stories is about a planet where scientists try to understand and manage many unusual creatures.

• "The Loch Moose Monster" (1989)
• "The Return of the Kangaroo Rex" (1989)
• "The Flowering Inferno" (1990)
• "Getting the Bugs Out" (1990)
• "Raising Cane" (1991)
• "Frankenswine" (1991)