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Mary Robinette Kowal

メアリ・ロビネット・コワル

Mary Robinette Kowal

Profile

Gender
Female
Born
1969-02-08 （Raleigh, North Carolina, United States）
Nationality
United States
Languages
English

Career

Occupations
novelist, puppeteer, voice actor
Active Years
2000-
Affiliations
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA)
Memberships
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA)

Awards

Astounding Award (formerly John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer)
2008
Category: 新人賞
Organization: The Hugo Awards / World Science Fiction Society
Result: 受賞
Hugo Award for Best Short Story
2011
Work: For Want of a Nail
Category: 短編小説
Organization: The Hugo Awards / World Science Fiction Society
Result: 受賞
Hugo Award for Best Related Work
2013
Work: Writing Excuses (Season 7)
Category: 関連書籍
Organization: The Hugo Awards / World Science Fiction Society
Result: 受賞
Hugo Award for Best Novella
2014
Work: The Lady Astronaut of Mars
Category: 中編小説
Organization: The Hugo Awards / World Science Fiction Society
Result: 受賞
Nebula Award for Best Novel
2018
Work: The Calculating Stars
Category: 長編小説
Organization: Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA)
Result: 受賞
Sidewise Award for Long Form
2018
Work: The Calculating Stars
Category: 長編
Organization: Sidewise Award Committee
Result: 受賞
Hugo Award for Best Novel
2019
Work: The Calculating Stars
Category: 長編小説
Organization: The Hugo Awards / World Science Fiction Society
Result: 受賞
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
2019
Work: The Calculating Stars
Category: SF長編
Organization: Locus Magazine
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Shades of Milk and Honey

2010 historical fantasy

A Regency-style historical fantasy about women whose social power derives from the use of glamour (a form of magic), focusing on manners, friendship, and personal growth.

mannersfemale friendshipmagic (glamour)
Translations
  • Shades of Milk and Honey

Glamour in Glass

2012 historical fantasy

A sequel to Shades of Milk and Honey, continuing the story of glamour and social intrigues among a magical elite.

societymagicpower dynamics

The Lady Astronaut of Mars

2013 science fiction (alternate history / novella)

A novella following a female astronaut confronting retirement, loss, and the changing expectations of women in space exploration.

space explorationgenderaging and loss

The Calculating Stars

2018 science fiction (alternate history / climate disaster)

Set in an alternate 1950s where a meteor strike triggers climate catastrophe, it follows a female pilot advocating for accelerated space colonization and social change.

climate changespace colonizationwomen's advancement
Translations
  • The Calculating Stars

The Fated Sky

2018 science fiction (series)

Sequel to The Calculating Stars, dealing with colonization efforts, orbital logistics, and political tensions.

colonizationscience and politicscommunity
Translations
  • The Fated Sky

The Relentless Moon

2020 science fiction

Another installment in the series, focusing on the lives and crises of people working in space.

labor and safetyspace societycrisis response
Translations
  • The Relentless Moon

Selected Short and Novella Works

short fiction / novellas

Author of many short stories and novellas including "Evil Robot Monkey", "For Want of a Nail", and "Ghost Talkers".

human and machinealternate historywar and ethics

Bibliography

  • Shades of Milk and Honey
  • Glamour in Glass
  • Scenting the Dark and Other Stories
  • The Calculating Stars
  • The Fated Sky
  • The Relentless Moon

Translations of Works

  • Shades of Milk and Honey (Japanese translation, Hayakawa Publishing)
  • The Calculating Stars (Japanese translation, Hayakawa Publishing)
  • The Fated Sky (Japanese translation, Hayakawa Publishing)
  • The Relentless Moon (Japanese translation, Hayakawa Publishing)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
detailed, historically influenced prosecharacter-driven narration
Recurring Motifs
women's roles in societytechnology and ethicsspaceflight as profession

Legacy

Mary Robinette Kowal is internationally recognized for blending historical fantasy and science fiction. She has won multiple major awards and contributed to raising the profile of women in the SF community.

Academic Societies

  • Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA)

Archives

  • Library of Congress (records/holdings)
  • National Diet Library (Japan) (holdings/translation records)

Trivia

  • She has worked professionally as a puppeteer and as a voice actor.
  • Served as President of SFWA from 2019 to 2021.
  • Official website: https://maryrobinettekowal.com/