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Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Mexican-born Canadian writer (born 1981)
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Summary

Silvia Moreno-Garcia was born on April 25, 1981[1], in Mexico[2]. She has worked as a novelist[3], science fiction writer[4], writer[5], editor[6], and publisher[7]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,707 views/month, #7,132 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Baja California[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Mexico[10], Canada[11]
  • Field of work: literature[12], publishing[13]
  • Educated at: University of British Columbia[14]
  • Award received: World Fantasy Award for Best Anthology[15], Ignyte Award for Best Novel – Adult[16], Locus Award for Best Horror Novel[17], August Derleth Award for Best Horror Novel[18], Aurora Award for Best Novel[19]
  • Sex or gender: female[20]
  • Family name: Moreno[21], Garcia[22]
  • Given name: Silvia[23]
  • Official website: http://www.silviamoreno-garcia.com/blog/about/[24]
  • Nominated for: Locus Award for Best Horror Novel[25], Nebula Award for Best Novel[26], Hugo Award for Best Novel[27], Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[28], Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[29], Locus Award for Best First Novel[30], Locus Award for Best Novella[31], Locus Award for Best Short Story[32], Bram Stoker Award for Novel[33], Robert Holdstock Award for Best Fantasy Novel[34], World Fantasy Award for Best Novel[35], Locus Award for Best Anthology[36], Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature[37], Dragon Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[38]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39]

Why It Matters

Silvia Moreno-Garcia has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] She is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Silvia Moreno-Garcia born?

Silvia Moreno-Garcia was born in Mexico[2].

What did Silvia Moreno-Garcia do for work?

Silvia Moreno-Garcia worked as a novelist[3], science fiction writer[4], writer[5], editor[6], and publisher[7].

Where did Silvia Moreno-Garcia go to school?

Silvia Moreno-Garcia was educated at University of British Columbia[14].

What awards did Silvia Moreno-Garcia receive?

Honors received include World Fantasy Award for Best Anthology[15], Ignyte Award for Best Novel – Adult[16], Locus Award for Best Horror Novel[17], and August Derleth Award for Best Horror Novel[18].

Related Entities

Canada Mexico University of British Columbia

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . silviamoreno-garcia.com. Retrieved . silviamoreno-garcia.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . silviamoreno-garcia.com. Retrieved . silviamoreno-garcia.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . ignyteawards.fiyahlitmag.com. Retrieved . ignyteawards.fiyahlitmag.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Science Fiction Awards Database. Retrieved . locusmag.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . Science Fiction Awards Database. Retrieved . britishfantasysociety.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . Science Fiction Awards Database. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . locusmag.com. locusmag.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . nebulas.sfwa.org. nebulas.sfwa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . thehugoawards.org. thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . bramstokerawards.horror.org. bramstokerawards.horror.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . isfdb.org. Retrieved . isfdb.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  2. 8d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 17w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 18w ago · Poulpy · 2026-06-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → World Fantasy Award for Best Anthology, Ignyte Award for Best Novel – Adult, Locus Award for Best Horror Novel +2
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    Nominated for → Locus Award for Best Horror Novel, Nebula Award for Best Novel, Hugo Award for Best Novel +17
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  8. 19w ago · Poulpy · 2026-05-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Nominated for → Locus Award for Best Horror Novel, Nebula Award for Best Novel, Hugo Award for Best Novel +17
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