Craig Laurance Gidney | |
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 Laurance at the Smithsonian | |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction, fantasy, horror |
| Notable awards | Independent Publisher Book Awards |
| Website | |
| craiglaurancegidney | |
Craig L. Gidney is an American speculative fiction novelist and short story writer.[1] He is openly gay.[2]
His works are known for mixing genres, containing elements of horror, fantasy, folklore, and magical realism.[3] The collection Sea, Swallow Me features short stories in diverse settings and sub-genres, including queer historical fiction as well as speculative fiction.[4] Gidney counts Octavia Butler and Toni Morrison among his influences. His work often incorporates research on the queer history of the Harlem Renaissance.[5]
- ^ "Summary Bibliography: Craig Laurance Gidney". www.isfdb.org. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
- ^ "The Wrong Kind of Gay". July 14, 2019.
- ^ Heller, Jason (June 20, 2019). "This 'Spectral Hue' Has a Shimmering Life of Its Own". NPR.org. Archived from the original on June 20, 2019. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
- ^ Takács, Bogi (May 16, 2018). "QUILTBAG+ Speculative Classics: Sea, Swallow Me and Other Stories by Craig Laurance Gidney". Tor.com. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
- ^ Cardamone, Tom (February 10, 2015). "Author Craig Gidney on Illuminating Race and Diversity in..." Lambda Literary. Retrieved August 25, 2019.