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Who is Martha Wells?
Martha Wells is an American writer of speculative fiction in the sci-fi/fantasy genre. She has published a number of fantasy novels, young adult novels, media tie-ins, short stories, and nonfiction essays on fantasy and science fiction subjects. Her work includes The Books of the Raksura series, The Death of the Necromancer, the Fall of Ile-Rien trilogy, The Murderbot Diaries series, media tie-in fiction for Star Wars, Stargate: Atlantis, and Magic: the Gathering, as well as short fiction, YA novels, and non-fiction. She has won Nebula Awards, Hugo Awards, and Locus Awards, and her work has appeared on the Philip K. Dick Award ballot, the BSFA Award ballot, the USA Today Bestseller List, and the New York Times Bestseller List. She is a member of the Texas Literary Hall of Fame, and her books have been published in twenty-five languages.
DOB
1st of September, 1964 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Genre
Science Fiction, Fantasy.
First Published
The Element of Fire (1993)
Ile-Rien #1
Published by Tor Books
3.91 out of 5 on Goodreads
Book Series
Below you can find out more about the book series that Martha Wells has done and the best reading order for them.
Notable Awards
Her New York Times Bestselling series The Murderbot Diaries has won Nebula Awards, Hugo Awards, Locus Awards, and an American Library Association/YALSA Alex Award.
2018: The Murderbot Diaries: All Systems Red
– Alex Award
– Hugo Award – Best Novella
– Locus Award – Best Novella
– Nebula Award – Best Novella
– Philip K. Dick Award – Nominated
2019: The Murderbot Diaries: Exit Strategy
– Hugo Award – Best Novella
– Locus Award – Best Novella
2021: The Murderbot Diaries: Network Effect
– Hugo Award – Best Novel
– Locus Award – Best Science Fiction Novel
– Nebula Award – Best Novel
2021: Hugo Award for Best Series
Yes, talk to Murderbot about its feelings. The idea was so painful I dropped to 97 percent efficiency. I’d rather climb back into Hostile One’s mouth.
― All Systems Red
Want to Know More?
If you have enjoyed any of Martha Wells’ work and want to learn more about her or any other of her work, then feel free to check out her website.
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