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Award-winning short stories and novels in the fantasy and science fiction genres, including "The Man Who Bridged the Mist," "26 Monkeys, Also the Abyss," "The Dream-Quest of Vellitt Boe," and "At the Mouth of the River of Bees.".
Key Dates and Places
Born Date: January 20, 1960.
Born Place: Harlan, Iowa.
Career
Current occupation: Writer, Professor.
Past occupations: Worked in publishing and bookselling before becoming a full-time writer and academic.
Current Place of Work: University of Kansas (Associate Professor).
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Hugo Award (multiple wins for short fiction), Nebula Award (multiple wins for short fiction), World Fantasy Award (for "The Dream-Quest of Vellitt Boe") , Sturgeon Award (for "Spar").
Education
BA in English, St. Olaf College, Minnesota; Masters in Fine Arts in Writing, North Carolina State University.
Skills
Fiction writing, short story writing, novel writing, teaching creative writing, editing, world-building, literary analysis.
Languages
Languages Spoken: English.
Residence and Financial Status
Residence: Lawrence, Kansas (Likely, due to her position at the University of Kansas).
Family
Parents: Katherine's parents were named Mary Jane and Virgil Johnson. Virgil's career was as a professor in the religion department at Concordia College.
Main Milestones
Birth in Harlan, Iowa
January 20, 1960
Katherine Irenae Johnson is born in Harlan, Iowa, to Paul and Margaret Johnson. Her early life in the Midwest, surrounded by family and nature, would later influence her writing, particularly her exploration of small-town life and the complexities of human relationships.
Graduation from St. Olaf College
1982
Johnson graduates from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. While the exact nature of her studies is not universally highlighted, this marks an important step in her academic journey and lays the groundwork for her future intellectual pursuits and career trajectory.
Working in the Tech Industry
1987-2000s
Johnson held various positions in the tech and publishing industries. While seemingly disparate from creative writing, these experiences honed her analytical skills, exposed her to diverse perspectives, and provided a practical foundation that likely influenced her meticulous approach to crafting narratives and world-building.
Publication of "The Fox Woman"
2000
Johnson publishes her debut novel, "The Fox Woman," a historical fantasy novel set in medieval Japan. This marks her formal entry into the world of professional writing and immediately establishes her unique voice, blending historical detail with folkloric elements.
Publication of "26 Monkeys, Also the Abyss"
2008
The novella, "26 Monkeys, Also the Abyss", which won the World Fantasy Award for Best Novella, solidified her standing in the literary world as an author unafraid to explore darker themes with surrealist imagery. It signaled a shift to short-form, focused narratives which became her forte.
Hugo and Nebula Award for "The Dream-Quest of Vellitt Boe"
2009
Johnson wins both the Hugo Award and Nebula Award for Best Novella for "The Dream-Quest of Vellitt Boe," a novella that reimagines H.P. Lovecraft's work through a feminist lens and explores themes of academia, identity, and the power of storytelling. This dual win cemented her place as a major voice in speculative fiction.
Hugo Award for "Ponies"
2011
Johnson wins her second Hugo Award for Best Short Story for "Ponies," a dark and allegorical story about the loss of innocence and the pressures of conformity. This further demonstrates her versatility and her ability to create impactful narratives in shorter formats.
Hugo and Nebula Award for "The Man Who Bridged the Mist"
2012
Johnson wins her third Hugo and Nebula Award for Best Novella for "The Man Who Bridged the Mist," a novella that blends steampunk elements with poignant reflections on engineering, art, and human connection. Her continued success is a testament to her craftsmanship and originality.
Continuing to Write and Teach
Present
Kij Johnson continues to write acclaimed short stories, novellas, and novels, and contributes to the development of other writers through teaching workshops and mentoring. She remains a prominent figure in the science fiction, fantasy, and horror communities, influencing and inspiring new generations of storytellers.
(Emblemes 6: Extrême-Orient. Montpelier: Editions de l'Oxymore, 2002. Print [French].)
(科幻世界 [Science Fiction World]. Aug 2010. Print [Chinese].)
(Utopiales 2018. Paris: ActuSF, 2018. Print.)
"The Renaissance Fair". (Sirius Visions. Sep 1994)
"Myths"/"Myth Girls". (Andrew Vachss's Underground 3. Ed. Andrew Vachss. Milwaukie OR: Dark Horse Comics, 1994)
(Girls Who Bite Back: Witches, Mutants, Slayers and Freaks. Ed. Emily Pohl-Weary. Toronto: Sumach Press, 2004)
"What Dogs Hunt in their Dreams". (Buried Treasures: An Anthology of Unpublished Pulphouse Stories. Ed. Jerry Oltion. Eugene: Eugene Professional Writers Workshops, 1996)
"The Heart of a Minotaur". (The Duelist 21. Jan 1998)
"The Knife's Edge". (The Duelist 23. Mar 1998)
"Old Wars". (The Duelist 25. May 1998)
"Crovax's Tale". (Rath and Storm. Renton: TSR, 1998)
"Chenting, in the Land of the Dead". (Realms of Fantasy. Oct 1999)
"Coney World". (Coney Island Wonder Stories. Eds. John Ordover and Robert J. Howe. Rockville: Wildside Press, 2006)
"The Evolution of Trickster Stories Among the Dogs of North Park After the Change". (The Coyote Road. Eds. Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling. New York: Viking, 2007)
(Podcastle 60. Jul 2009. Podcast.)
(Drabblecast. Apr 2016. Podcast.)
(Newark: Audible Books. In press. Audio book.)
(Edited By. Ed. Ellen Datlow. Burton: Subterranean Press, in press. Print and Ebook.)
(SF マガジン [Science Fiction Magazine] Dec 2008. Print [Japanese].)
(Nowa Fantastyka 321. Jun 2009. Print [Polish].)
(Fiction Kult. Jan 2011. Web [Hungarian].)
"26 Monkeys, Also the Abyss". (Asimov's Magazine. Jul 2008)
(The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year: Volume 3. Ed. Jonathan Strahan. San Francisco: Nightshade Books, 2009. Print and Ebook.)
(The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction. Ed. Allan Kaster. Infinivox, 2009. Audiobook.)
(Starship Sofa 72. 2 Apr 2009. Podcast.)
(Escape Pod 195. 18 Apr 2009. Podcast.)
(Circus: Fantasy Under the Big Top. Ed. Ekaterina Sedia. Gaithersburg: Prime Books, 2012. Print.)
(Galaxy's Edge 6. Jan 2014. Print.)
(Galaxy's Edge 6. Jan 2014. Ebook.)
(The Canary Press 6. Jan 2015 . Print.)
(Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine: A Decade of Hugo & Nebula Award Winning Stories, 2005-2015. Ed. Sheila Williams. Geithersburg: Prime Books, 2019. Print.)
(SF マガジン [Science Fiction Magazine]. Dec 2008. Print [Japanese].)
(科幻世界 [Science Fiction World]. Mar 2009. Print [Chinese].)
(Magira: Jahrbuch zur Fantasy 2008. Ed. Michael Scheuch. Munich: Fantasy Club e. V., 2010. Print [German].)
(Galaktika 232. Trans. Tamás Gábor. Jul 2009. Print [Hungarian].)
(Dagon 2. Nov 2012. Web [Portuguese].)
(Cuentos par Algernon. 16 Mar 2013. Web [Spanish].)
(Cuentos par Algernon: Año 1. Ed. Maria Pilar San Roman. 30 Oct 2013. Ebook [Spanish].)
"Wife Reincarnated as a Solitaire—Exposition on the Flaws in my Spouse's Character—The Nature of the Bird—The Possible Causes—Her Final Disposition". (kijjohnson.com. 31 Aug 2008)
"The Cat Who Walked a Thousand Miles". (Tor.com. 14 Jul 2009)
(The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year: Volume 5. Ed. Jonathan Strahan. San Francisco: Nightshade Books, 2011. Print.)
(2011 Nebula Awards Showcase. Eds. Jim Kelly and John Kessel. Amherst: Pyr Books, 2012. Print.)
(Architects of Wonder: Fifty Years of Nebula Award-Winning Short Fiction. Ed. Robin Wayne Bailey. New York: Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, in press. Print.)
(Bronies: For the Love of Ponies. Ed. L. Lambert Lawson. Escondido: Kazka Publishing, 2012. Print.)
(Galaxy's Edge 20. May 2016. Print.)
(Worlds Seen in Passing. Ed. Ruoxi Chen. New York: Tor Books, 2018. Print.)
(科幻世界 [Science Fiction World]. 2011. Web [Chinese].)
(SFMag Szerkesztőség. 26 Oct 2011. Web [Hungarian].)
(Książki Polter. 6 Dec 2011. Web [Polish].)
(Angle Mort. 20 Jun 2012. Web [French].)
(Phantastisch! 55. Jul 2014. Print [German].)
(Politikin Zabavnik. In press. Print [Serbian].)
"The Man Who Bridged the Mist". (Asimov's Magazine. Oct/Nov 2011)
(The Man Who Bridged the Mist. Rockville: ARC Manor, 2012. Print. Chapbook.)
(The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year: Volume 6. Ed. Jonathan Strahan. San Francisco: Nightshade Books, 2012. Print and Ebook.)
(The Year's Best Science Fiction 29th Annual Edition. Ed. Gardner Dozois. New York: St. Martin's Griffin, 2012. Print and Ebook.)
(The Year's Best Science Fiction Short Novels. Ed. Allan Kaster. Infinivox, 2012. Audiobook.)
(The Year's Best Science Fiction and Fantasy. Ed. Rich Horton. New York: Leisure Books, 2012. Print.)
(The Mammoth Book of Best New SF 25. Ed. Gardner Dozois. London: Mammoth Books, 2012. Print and Ebook.)
(2013 Nebula Awards Showcase: The Year's Best Science Fiction and Fantasy. Ed. Catherine Asaro. Amherst: Pyr Books, 2013. Print.)
(Esli. Oct 2012. Print [Russian].)
(SF マガジン [Science Fiction Age]. Mar 2013. Print [Japanese].)
(Nowa Fantastyka. May 2013. Print [Polish].)
"Story Kit". (Eclipse 4. Ed. Jonathan Strahan. San Francisco: Nightshade Books, 2011)
"The Bitey Cat". (At the Mouth of the River of Bees: Stories. Easthampton: Small Beer Press, 2012)
Essay: "The Blazing World by Margaret Cavendish". (Cascadia Subduction Zone 2.1. Jan 2012. Web)
Essay: "Feel Things Out". (Now Write! Speculative Fiction: Writing Exercises from Today's Best Sci-fi, Fantasy & Horror Writers. Ed. Laurie Lamson. New York: Tarcher/Penguin, 2013. Print)
Review essay: "The Vorrh by B. Catling: A Forest in Which to Grow Fancies". (Slate, 5 Jun 2015. Web.)
Editorial. (West Branch Wired. Fall 2015. Web.)
Podcast: "Kij Johnson on Scale and Complexity". (Odyssey Podcast 93. Mar 2016. Podcast. Edited from lectures given at 2015 Odyssey Workshop, Manchester NH, 6–10 Jul 2015.)
Podcast: "Kij Johnson on Choosing and Prioritizing Descriptive Detail". (Odyssey Podcast 94. Mar 2016. Podcast. Edited from lectures given at 2015 Odyssey Workshop, Manchester NH, 6–10 Jul 2015.)
Podcast: "Kij Johnson on Description". (Odyssey Podcast 95. May 2016. Podcast. Edited from lectures given at 2015 Odyssey Workshop, Manchester NH, 6–10 Jul 2015.)
Essay: "Writing Women into The Wind in the Willows Revitalises the Canon". (The Guardian, 11 Oct 2017. Web)
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