Paul Melko

American writer
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Paul Melko

Summary

Paul Melko is a human[1]. Born in Athens[2], he… he was born on May 22, 1968[3]. He worked as a novelist[4] and science fiction writer[5].

Key Facts

  • Paul Melko's place of birth was Athens[2].
  • Paul Melko was born on May 22, 1968[3].
  • Paul Melko held citizenship in United States[6].
  • Paul Melko worked as a novelist[4].
  • Paul Melko worked as a science fiction writer[5].
  • Paul Melko received the Compton Crook Award[7].
  • Paul Melko received the Locus Award for Best First Novel[8].
  • Paul Melko is recorded as male[9].
  • Paul Melko's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • Paul Melko's given name is recorded as Paul[11].
  • Paul Melko's described by source is recorded as Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction[12].
  • Paul Melko's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Novella[13].
  • Paul Melko's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[14].
  • Paul Melko's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novella[15].
  • Paul Melko's nominated for is recorded as Nebula Award for Best Novella[16].
  • Paul Melko's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Collection[17].
  • Paul Melko's nominated for is recorded as Theodore Sturgeon Award[18].
  • Paul Melko's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as American English[19].

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Origins and Family

Born in Athens[2], Paul Melko… he was born on May 22, 1968[3].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Compton Crook Award[7], a science fiction award[20], in United States[21], founded in 1983[22] and Locus Award for Best First Novel[8], a literary award[23], in United States[24].

FAQs

Where was Paul Melko born?

Paul Melko's place of birth was Athens[2].

What did Paul Melko do for work?

Paul Melko worked as novelist[4] and science fiction writer[5].

What awards did Paul Melko receive?

Honors received include Compton Crook Award[7] and Locus Award for Best First Novel[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [4] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . thehugoawards.org. thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . nebulas.sfwa.org. nebulas.sfwa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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