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Molly Gloss
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Gloss at Eastern Oregon University in 2012
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| Born | November 20, 1944 |
| Occupation | Writer |
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Molly Gloss (born November 20, 1944) is an American author who writes exciting stories. She is known for her historical fiction and science fiction books.
About Molly Gloss
Her Life and Inspiration
Molly Gloss grew up in the countryside of Oregon. She started writing seriously after she became a mom. This shows that it's never too late to follow your dreams!
Today, Molly lives in Portland, Oregon. She was good friends with another famous science fiction writer, Ursula K. Le Guin.
Molly has also taught writing. She shared her knowledge at Portland State University. Currently, she teaches at Pacific University.
Amazing Awards and Recognition
Molly Gloss has won many awards for her books. These awards show how much people love her stories!
- Her book The Jump-Off Creek was a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction. It also won the 1990 Ken Kesey Award.
- In 1996, she received a Whiting Award for her fiction writing.
- Her book Wild Life was a finalist for the Oregon Book Award. It won the 2000 James Tiptree, Jr. Award. This award celebrates stories that explore ideas about gender.
- The Hearts of Horses was a finalist for the 2008 Oregon Book Award.
- Her short story, “The Grinnell Method,” won the Theodore Sturgeon Award in 2013.
- Her book Unforeseen was a finalist for the World Fantasy Award in 2020.
- In 2021, Molly received the C.E.S. Wood Award. This special award recognized her long and important writing career.
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