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

References

  1. Bourke, Liz (April 27, 2020). "A Claustrophobic Ending: Creatures of Charm and Hunger by Molly Tanzer". Tor.com. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  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.
  8. "Liz Bourke Reviews Creatures of Want and Ruin by Molly Tanzer". Locus Online. February 27, 2019. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  9. "Vermilion". Publishers Weekly.
  10. 1 2 "Creatures of Will and Temper". Publishers Weekly.
  11. "'Creatures Of Will And Temper' Is A Slow-Burn Slide Into Deviltry". NPR.org. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  12. admin. "COLORADO BOOK AWARDS". Colorado Humanities. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  13. locusmag (May 7, 2019). "2019 Locus Awards Finalists". Locus Online. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  14. "Award Category: 2013 The Sydney J. Bounds Award for Best Newcomer (British Fantasy Award)". www.isfdb.org. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  15. "wonderland book award". Bizarro Central. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  16. "NPR's Book Concierge: Our Guide To 2015's Great Reads". NPR.
  17. "The Very Best Science Fiction And Fantasy Books Of 2015". io9. December 21, 2015. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  18. Whalen, Andrew (October 15, 2019). "Kazuo Umezu's landmark horror manga 'The Drifting Classroom' returns with new 'Perfect Edition'". Newsweek. Retrieved May 16, 2020.