Vivian Shaw is a science fiction writer.[1]
Vivian Shaw | |
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 Shaw in 2019 | |
| Born | Kenya |
| Occupation | Author |
| Genre | science fiction |
| Website | |
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Literary career
editShaw is known for her critically acclaimed trilogy of novels about the fictional doctor Greta Helsing, who has a clinic in London for special-needs clients with supernatural abilities. Shaw's first novel, Strange Practice, was listed by the NPR Book Concierge as one of the Best Books of 2017.[2] In the sequel, Dreadful Company, Greta Helsing travels to Paris.[3] Dreadful Company appeared on the 2018 Locus recommended reading list.[4] In the third book, Grave Importance, Greta Helsing temporarily directs an exclusive mummy spa near Marseille.[5]
Literary influences
editStrange Practice and its sequels reference many characters from classic vampire literature, including Lord Ruthven, Sir Francis Varney, and Abraham Van Helsing.[6][7] In an interview with the journalist Liz Bourke, Shaw stated that she once wished to be a doctor like her protagonist, and reads medical textbooks for fun.[8]
Bibliography
edit- The Helios Syndrome (2023)
Greta Helsing series
edit- Strange Practice (2017)
- Dreadful Company (2018)
- Grave Importance (2019)
- Bitter Waters (2024)[9]
Short fiction
edit- "The Utmost Bound" (2018)
- "Black Matter" (2019)
- "Transference" (2022)[10]
Personal life
editShaw was born in Kenya, and lived in the United Kingdom before moving to the United States at age of seven.[1][11] She received a B.A. in Art History from St. Mary's College of Maryland in 2002, and M.F.A. in Creative Writing & Publishing Arts from the University of Baltimore in 2013.[12] She and her wife, fellow author Arkady Martine, lived initially in Baltimore[1] and as of 2020 live in Santa Fe, New Mexico.[13] She also is a freelance editor and graphic designer.[12]
References
edit- ^ a b c Vivian Shaw at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- ^ "NPR's Book Concierge Our Guide To 2017's Great Reads". NPR. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ Bourke, Liz (30 July 2018). "Vampires and Other Unlikely Heroes: Dreadful Company by Vivian Shaw". Tor.com.
- ^ "2018 Locus Recommended Reading List". Locus. February 2019. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ "Grave Importance". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ Sheehan, Jason (26 July 2017). "'Strange Practice:' The Doctor Is In". NPR. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ "Strange Practice by Vivian Shaw". Kirkus Reviews. 15 May 2017. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ^ Bourke, Liz (14 November 2017). "Sleeps With Monsters: Vivian Shaw Answers Seven Questions". Tor.com. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ "A Dr. Greta Helsing Novel".
- ^ Uncanny Magazine Issue Forty-Nine
- ^ "About-Vivian Shaw". Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ a b "VS Editorial". Retrieved 4 January 2021.
- ^ "Arkady Martine: Histories of Power". Locus Online. 20 January 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2020.