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Mao Kiyose

きよせ まお

Kiyose Mao

Profile

Gender
Female
Born
1985-07-30 （Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan）
Nationality
Japan
Languages
Japanese
Residence History
Tokyo, Japan

Career

Occupations
novelist, nurse
Active Years
2006-

Education

Nursing University
Country: Japan

Awards

R-18 Literary Prize (Excellence Award)
2006
Work: Nakukokoro to Sabishisa wo
Organization: R-18 Literary Prize
Result: 優秀賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Nakukokoro to Sabishisa wo

2010 Novel

A short novel written while still a student, focusing on emotional nuance and loneliness. Released as an e-book by Shinchosha.

lonelinessemotional nuance

Atashi, Chotto Machine

2011 Novel

A work published by Tokuma Shoten that depicts everyday life and personal emotions with elements of humor.

everyday lifeself-awareness

Bibliography

  • Nakukokoro to Sabishisa wo (e-book, Shinchosha, 2010)
  • Atashi, Chotto Machine (Tokuma Shoten, 2011)
  • Natsu no mieru hi (short story, Shosetsu Shincho, June 2006; not collected)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
contemporary fictionemphasis on psychological description
Recurring Motifs
lonelinessfemale perspectivefragility of everyday life

Legacy

Known for works that draw on experience as a nurse to depict women's psychology and the fragility of daily life. Gained recognition early by winning an R-18 Literary Prize and has published several books.

Trivia

  • She has worked as both a nurse and a novelist.
  • While still at university in 2006, she won the Excellence Award at the 5th R-18 Literary Prize for 'Nakukokoro to Sabishisa wo'.
  • Born in Kanagawa Prefecture and living in Tokyo.