Martha Wells

American writer (born 1964)
Person human Q6774606
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Martha Wells

Summary

Martha Wells is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Fort Worth[2]. She was born on September 1, 1964[3]. She worked as a novelist[4], science fiction writer[5], and writer[6]. She ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,848 views/month, #6,575 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Fort Worth[2], Martha Wells…
  • Martha Wells was born on September 1, 1964[3].
  • Martha Wells held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Martha Wells worked as a novelist[4].
  • Martha Wells's professions included science fiction writer[5].
  • Martha Wells worked as a writer[6].
  • Martha Wells's field of work was literature[9].
  • Martha Wells's field of work was American literature[10].
  • Martha Wells's field of work was literary activity[11].
  • Martha Wells's field of work was fantasy literature[12].
  • Martha Wells's field of work was science fiction[13].
  • Martha Wells's field of work was science fiction literature[14].
  • Martha Wells's education included a stint at Texas A&M University[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Martha Wells is The Murderbot Diaries[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Martha Wells is Books of the Raksura[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Martha Wells is Ile-Rien[18].
  • Martha Wells received the Nebula Award for Best Novella[19].
  • Martha Wells received the Locus Award for Best Novella[20].
  • Martha Wells received the Hugo Award for Best Novella[21].
  • Martha Wells received the Locus Award for Best Novella[22].
  • Martha Wells received the Hugo Award for Best Novella[23].
  • Martha Wells received the Nebula Award for Best Novel[24].
  • Martha Wells is recorded as female[25].
  • Martha Wells's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Martha Wells's Commons category is recorded as Martha Wells[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Martha Wells was born in Fort Worth[2]. She was born on September 1, 1964[3].

Education

Martha Wells was educated at Texas A&M University[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[4], science fiction writer[5], and writer[6]. Fields of work include literature[9], a type of arts[28]; American literature[10], a sub-set of literature[29], in United States[30]; literary activity[11]; fantasy literature[12], a literary genre[31]; science fiction[13], a speculative fiction genre[32]; and science fiction literature[14], a literary genre[33].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Murderbot Diaries[16], Books of the Raksura[17], and Ile-Rien[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Nebula Award for Best Novella[19], a literary award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1966[36]; Locus Award for Best Novella[20], a literary award[37], in United States[38]; Hugo Award for Best Novella[21], a class of award[39], founded in 1968[40]; Nebula Award for Best Novel[24], a literary award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1966[43]; Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[44], a literary award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1978[47]; and Hugo Award for Best Novel[48], a literary award[49], founded in 1953[50].

Why It Matters

Martha Wells ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,848 views/month, #6,575 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] She is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

Works attributed to her include The Murderbot Diaries[53], a book series[54]; All Systems Red[55], a literary work[56]; and Network Effect[57], a literary work[58].

FAQs

Where was Martha Wells born?

Born in Fort Worth[2], Martha Wells…

What did Martha Wells do for work?

Martha Wells worked as novelist[4], science fiction writer[5], and writer[6].

Where did Martha Wells go to school?

Martha Wells was educated at Texas A&M University[15].

What awards did Martha Wells receive?

Honors received include Nebula Award for Best Novella[19], Locus Award for Best Novella[20], Hugo Award for Best Novella[21], and Locus Award for Best Novella[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . locusmag.com. locusmag.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . locusmag.com. locusmag.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [6] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . nebulas.sfwa.org. nebulas.sfwa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . locusmag.com. Retrieved . locusmag.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . thehugoawards.org. thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . locusmag.com. locusmag.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . thehugoawards.org. thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . nebulas.sfwa.org. nebulas.sfwa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [44] . locusmag.com. locusmag.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [48] . thehugoawards.org. Retrieved . thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . locusmag.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [16] . wikidata.org.
  26. [17] . wikidata.org.
  27. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [53] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [55] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [57] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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
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  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
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [56] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [58] . 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. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12h ago · Poulpy · 2026-05-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Nominated for Hugo Award for Best Novel, Hugo Award for Best Series, Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel +8
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    Award received Nebula Award for Best Novella, Locus Award for Best Novella, Hugo Award for Best Novella +11
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  3. 24d ago · 本日晴天 · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Field of work literature, American literature, literary activity +3
    Country of citizenship United States
    Given name Martha
    Occupation novelist, science fiction writer, writer
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