Nisi Shawl

American writer
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Nisi Shawl

Summary

Nisi Shawl is a human[1]. Born in Kalamazoo[2], they… they was born on January 1, 1955[3]. They worked as a science fiction writer[4] and novelist[5]. They ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (84 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Nisi Shawl was born in Kalamazoo[2].
  • Nisi Shawl was born on January 1, 1955[3].
  • Nisi Shawl held citizenship in United States[7].
  • Nisi Shawl worked as a science fiction writer[4].
  • Nisi Shawl's professions included novelist[5].
  • Nisi Shawl was educated at University of Michigan[8].
  • Nisi Shawl received the Otherwise Award[9].
  • Nisi Shawl received the Ignyte Award for Best Anthology/Collected Works[10].
  • Nisi Shawl received the British Fantasy Award for Best Anthology[11].
  • Nisi Shawl received the World Fantasy Award for Best Anthology[12].
  • Nisi Shawl received the Locus Award for Best Anthology[13].
  • Nisi Shawl is recorded as genderfluid[14].
  • Nisi Shawl's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Nisi Shawl's Commons category is recorded as Nisi Shawl[16].
  • Nisi Shawl's official website is recorded as http://nisishawl.com[17].
  • Nisi Shawl's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best First Novel[18].
  • Nisi Shawl's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novelette[19].
  • Nisi Shawl's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novelette[20].
  • Nisi Shawl's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Short Story[21].
  • Nisi Shawl's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Short Story[22].
  • Nisi Shawl's nominated for is recorded as Nebula Award for Best Novel[23].
  • Nisi Shawl's nominated for is recorded as World Fantasy Award for Best Novella[24].
  • Nisi Shawl's nominated for is recorded as World Fantasy Award for Best Collection[25].
  • Nisi Shawl's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[26].
  • Nisi Shawl's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Anthology[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Nisi Shawl was born in Kalamazoo[2]. They was born on January 1, 1955[3].

Education

Nisi Shawl was educated at University of Michigan[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include science fiction writer[4] and novelist[5].

Recognition

Awards received include Otherwise Award[9], a literary award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1991[30]; Ignyte Award for Best Anthology/Collected Works[10]; British Fantasy Award for Best Anthology[11], a literary award[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1999[33]; World Fantasy Award for Best Anthology[12], a World Fantasy Awards[34], founded in 1988[35]; and Locus Award for Best Anthology[13], a literary award[36], in United States[37].

Why It Matters

Nisi Shawl ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (84 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[6] They has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38]

FAQs

Where was Nisi Shawl born?

Born in Kalamazoo[2], Nisi Shawl…

What did Nisi Shawl do for work?

Nisi Shawl worked as science fiction writer[4] and novelist[5].

Where did Nisi Shawl go to school?

Nisi Shawl was educated at University of Michigan[8].

What awards did Nisi Shawl receive?

Honors received include Otherwise Award[9], Ignyte Award for Best Anthology/Collected Works[10], British Fantasy Award for Best Anthology[11], and World Fantasy Award for Best Anthology[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . tiptree.org. tiptree.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . ignyteawards.fiyahlitmag.com. Retrieved . ignyteawards.fiyahlitmag.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . nebulas.sfwa.org. Retrieved . nebulas.sfwa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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