James Blaylock

American fantasy author
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James Blaylock

Summary

James Blaylock is a human[1]. His place of birth was Long Beach[2]. He was born on September 20, 1950[3]. He worked as a novelist[4], writer[5], and science fiction writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • James Blaylock was born in Long Beach[2].
  • James Blaylock was born on September 20, 1950[3].
  • James Blaylock held citizenship in United States[8].
  • James Blaylock's professions included novelist[4].
  • James Blaylock's professions included writer[5].
  • James Blaylock worked as a science fiction writer[6].
  • James Blaylock was employed by Chapman University[9].
  • James Blaylock was educated at California State University, Fullerton[10].
  • James Blaylock's education included a stint at Magnolia High School[11].
  • James Blaylock received the Philip K. Dick Award[12].
  • James Blaylock received the World Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction[13].
  • James Blaylock received the World Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction[14].
  • James Blaylock is recorded as male[15].
  • James Blaylock's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • James Blaylock's family name is recorded as Blaylock[17].
  • James Blaylock's given name is recorded as James[18].
  • James Blaylock's official website is recorded as https://jamespblaylock.com[19].
  • James Blaylock's nominated for is recorded as Nebula Award for Best Short Story[20].
  • James Blaylock's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Short Story[21].
  • James Blaylock's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[22].
  • James Blaylock's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[23].
  • James Blaylock's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[24].
  • James Blaylock's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Short Story[25].
  • James Blaylock's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[26].
  • James Blaylock's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James Blaylock's place of birth was Long Beach[2]. He was born on September 20, 1950[3].

Education

Educated at California State University, Fullerton[10], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1957[30], headquartered in Fullerton[31] and Magnolia High School[11], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1961[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[4], writer[5], and science fiction writer[6]. Among James Blaylock's employers was Chapman University[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Philip K. Dick Award[12], a literary award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1983[37] and World Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction[13], a literary award[38], founded in 1975[39].

Why It Matters

James Blaylock ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was James Blaylock born?

James Blaylock was born in Long Beach[2].

What did James Blaylock do for work?

James Blaylock worked as novelist[4], writer[5], and science fiction writer[6].

Where did James Blaylock go to school?

James Blaylock was educated at California State University, Fullerton[10] and Magnolia High School[11].

What awards did James Blaylock receive?

Honors received include Philip K. Dick Award[12], World Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction[13], and World Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  4. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [12] . isfdb.org. Retrieved . isfdb.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [21] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Sex or gender male
    Writing language English
    Occupation novelist, writer, science fiction writer
    Nominated for Nebula Award for Best Short Story, Locus Award for Best Short Story, Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel +37
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