Molly Tanzer

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Molly Tanzer
Born (1981-10-29) October 29, 1981 (age 43)
Marietta, Georgia, U.S.
Occupation
  • Novelist
  • social worker
  • barista
Alma mater Rollins College (BA)
Florida State University (MA)
Genre
Literary movement
Website
mollytanzer.com

Molly Tanzer (born October 29, 1981) is an American fantasy, horror, and science fiction writer. [1] She won the Colorado Book Award for historical fiction, and has been nominated for the Locus Award, British Fantasy Award, and the Wonderland Book Award. She is known for genre-bending fiction that combines horror and fantasy with strong female protagonists, depth of characterization, and realistic interpersonal relationships. [2]

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Early life and education

Tanzer was born in Marietta, Georgia. She moved to West Palm Beach, Florida, when she was 12. She studied Art History at Rollins College, and received a Master's in Humanities from Florida State University, with a focus on 18th-century novels written by women about the transatlantic slave trade. [3] [4]

Style and themes

Tanzer's books often combine elements of multiple genres including horror, fantasy, science fiction, realism, and comedy. [5] [6] She frequently sets her books in alternate historical settings, in which she incorporates people of color, LGBTQIA characters, and strong female protagonists. [4] [7] Tanzer has stated that she strives for inclusivity in her works and that she is especially interested in the "queering of history." [4] Tanzer has been noted for the strong characterizations in her novels, complex relationships, as well as sharp and witty dialogue. [8] [7] [9] [10] Women's relationships are a prominent part of Tanzer's novels, which frequently include more than one female protagonist. [10] Her novels often have "slow-burn" pacing with a longer build up that eventually gives way to action. [11]

Awards

Won

Nominated

Best Book Lists

Published works

Novels

Diabolist's Library Trilogy

  • Creatures of Charm and Hunger (2020)
  • Creatures of Want and Ruin (2018)
  • Creatures of Will and Temper (2017)

Collections

Edited anthologies

Manga adaptation

Short stories

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References

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  2. ↑ Liptak, Andrew (November 1, 2017). "16 science fiction and fantasy books to read this November". The Verge. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  3. ↑ admin (May 22, 2016). "Molly Tanzer: Ghosts 'n' Shit". Locus Online. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  4. 1 2 3 Scott, Anna Mary (June 28, 2018). "Books bound in yellow". Boulder Weekly. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  5. ↑ Walter, Damien (April 3, 2013). "Indie SF and fantasy hunt yields prize catch". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  6. ↑ CREATURES OF CHARM AND HUNGER | Kirkus Reviews.
  7. 1 2 "'Vermilion' Finds New Magic In The Old West". NPR.org. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
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