John Wiswell

American science fiction and fantasy author
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John Wiswell

Summary

John Wiswell is a human[1]. He was born on 1981[2]. He worked as a writer[3].

Key Facts

  • John Wiswell was born on 1981[2].
  • John Wiswell held citizenship in United States[4].
  • John Wiswell worked as a writer[3].
  • John Wiswell's field of work was fantasy literature[5].
  • John Wiswell's field of work was science fiction literature[6].
  • John Wiswell's field of work was literary activity[7].
  • John Wiswell received the Locus Award for Best Novelette[8].
  • John Wiswell received the Nebula Award for Best Short Story[9].
  • John Wiswell received the Nebula Award for Best Novel[10].
  • John Wiswell received the Locus Award for Best First Novel[11].
  • John Wiswell is recorded as male[12].
  • John Wiswell's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • John Wiswell's family name is recorded as Wiswell[14].
  • John Wiswell's given name is recorded as John[15].
  • John Wiswell's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Novelette[16].
  • John Wiswell's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Short Story[17].
  • John Wiswell's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Short Story[18].
  • John Wiswell's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Short Story[19].
  • John Wiswell's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Short Story[20].
  • John Wiswell's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Short Story[21].
  • John Wiswell's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Short Story[22].
  • John Wiswell's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Short Story[23].
  • John Wiswell's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Novel[24].
  • John Wiswell's nominated for is recorded as Nebula Award for Best Novelette[25].
  • John Wiswell's nominated for is recorded as Nebula Award for Best Short Story[26].

Body

Origins and Family

John Wiswell was born on 1981[2].

Career and Affiliations

John Wiswell's professions included writer[3]. Fields of work include fantasy literature[5], a literary genre[27]; science fiction literature[6], a literary genre[28]; and literary activity[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Locus Award for Best Novelette[8], a literary award[29], in United States[30]; Nebula Award for Best Short Story[9], a literary award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1966[33]; Nebula Award for Best Novel[10], a literary award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1966[36]; and Locus Award for Best First Novel[11], a literary award[37], in United States[38].

FAQs

What did John Wiswell do for work?

John Wiswell worked as writer[3].

What awards did John Wiswell receive?

Honors received include Locus Award for Best Novelette[8], Nebula Award for Best Short Story[9], Nebula Award for Best Novel[10], and Locus Award for Best First Novel[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [5] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [3] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . nebulas.sfwa.org. Retrieved . nebulas.sfwa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . locusmag.com. locusmag.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [2] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . thehugoawards.org. thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . thehugoawards.org. thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . thehugoawards.org. thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . thehugoawards.org. thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . nebulas.sfwa.org. nebulas.sfwa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . nebulas.sfwa.org. nebulas.sfwa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 11d ago · Poulpy · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Svkkl authority id 0437305-Wiswell-John-1981
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  4. 21d ago · Poulpy · 2026-06-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    National library of poland mms id 9812661964005606
    Date of birth +1981-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Occupation writer
    Nominated for Hugo Award for Best Novelette, Hugo Award for Best Short Story, Hugo Award for Best Short Story +13
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