The Philip K. Dick Award
1 appearances
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Edition 24 (2005) award
M. M. Buckner
エム・エム・バックナー
M. M. Buckner
Aliases:
Mary M. Buckner
Pen Names:
Mary M. Buckner（legal name / alternate form）
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Nashville, Tennessee, USA (residence)
Career
- Occupations
- Author, Environmental activist
- Active Years
- 2000-
- Nominations
- Philip K. Dick Award nominee — Hyperthought (2003)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis State University (University of Memphis) | — | English | — | — | United States |
| Boston University | — | Creative Writing | M.A. | — | United States |
Memphis State University (University of Memphis)
English
Country:
United States
Studied English (details and graduation year not specified)
Boston University
Creative Writing
Degree:
M.A.
Country:
United States
Earned an M.A. in Creative Writing
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Philip K. Dick Award | War Surf | — | Philip K. Dick Award committee | Winner |
| 2009 | Barnes & Noble SF Top Ten | Watermind | — | Barnes & Noble | Top Ten |
Philip K. Dick Award
2005
Work:
War Surf
Organization:
Philip K. Dick Award committee
Result:
Winner
Barnes & Noble SF Top Ten
2009
Work:
Watermind
Organization:
Barnes & Noble
Result:
Top Ten
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Hyperthought
2003 Hard science fictionA hard-SF novel exploring consciousness, networks, and information flow. One of Buckner's early major novels examining the boundary between technology and humanity.
consciousnessnetworkstechnology vs. humanity
Translations
- Japanese edition available
Neurolink
2004 Hard science fictionA novel focused on neuroscience and interface technologies, depicting how technological advances affect individuals and society.
neuroscienceinterfacessocial change
Translations
- Japanese edition available
War Surf
2005 Hard science fictionSet against climate change and its social consequences, the novel depicts the clash between technology and the environment. Winner of the Philip K. Dick Award.
climate changeenvironmenttechnology and society
Translations
- Japanese edition available
Watermind
2009 Hard science fictionA story about water, consciousness, and environmental issues. Ranked in Barnes & Noble's SF Top Ten.
waterconsciousnessenvironmentalism
Translations
- Japanese edition available
The Gravity Pilot
2011 Hard science fictionA mid-period novel dealing with gravity and physics-themed issues, published in 2011.
gravityphysicsexploration
Translations
- Japanese edition available
Bibliography
- Hyperthought
- Neurolink
- War Surf
- Watermind
- The Gravity Pilot
Translations of Works
- Japanese
- Chinese
- German
- Spanish
- English
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Hard SF with emphasis on scientific plausibility and technical detailCharacter-driven narratives that intersect with social themes
- Recurring Motifs
- environment and climate changeconsciousness and neurosciencetechnology vs. ethics
Legacy
A contemporary hard-SF author noted for winning the Philip K. Dick Award and receiving strong critical praise. Known for works that address environmental issues and translated into multiple languages.
Quotes
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She has been called "one of the best writers working in our genre today."
Source: The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction (review) (2009)
Trivia
- Married to Jack Lyle.
- Previously worked as a marketing vice president for a financial firm and earned two Diamond Addy Awards for her work there.
- Won the Philip K. Dick Award for War Surf.
- Works have been published in Japanese, Chinese, German, Spanish and English.
- Interviewed multiple times on the podcast 'The Future And You.'