Lynne M. Thomas

American librarian, editor, and podcaster
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Lynne M. Thomas

Summary

Lynne M. Thomas is a human[1]. Born in Worcester[2], she… she was born on 1974[3]. She worked as a librarian[4], editor[5], podcaster[6], university teacher[7], and science fiction fan[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Lynne M. Thomas was born in Worcester[2].
  • Lynne M. Thomas was born on 1974[3].
  • Lynne M. Thomas was married to Michael Damian Thomas[10].
  • Lynne M. Thomas held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Lynne M. Thomas's professions included librarian[4].
  • Lynne M. Thomas worked as an editor[5].
  • Lynne M. Thomas worked as a podcaster[6].
  • Lynne M. Thomas worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Lynne M. Thomas's professions included science fiction fan[8].
  • Among Lynne M. Thomas's employers was University of Illinois School of Information Sciences[12].
  • Lynne M. Thomas was employed by Rare Book and Manuscript Library (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)[13].
  • Among Lynne M. Thomas's employers was University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[14].
  • Lynne M. Thomas was employed by University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Lynne M. Thomas is Uncanny Magazine[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Lynne M. Thomas is Apex Magazine[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Lynne M. Thomas is SF Squeecast[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Lynne M. Thomas is Doctor Who: Verity![19].
  • Lynne M. Thomas received the Hugo Award for Best Related Work[20].
  • Lynne M. Thomas received the Hugo Award for Best Fancast[21].
  • Lynne M. Thomas received the Hugo Award for Best Fancast[22].
  • Lynne M. Thomas received the Hugo Award for Best Semiprozine[23].
  • Lynne M. Thomas received the Hugo Award for Best Semiprozine[24].
  • Lynne M. Thomas received the Hugo Award for Best Semiprozine[25].
  • Lynne M. Thomas is recorded as female[26].
  • Lynne M. Thomas's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Lynne M. Thomas's place of birth was Worcester[2]. She was born on 1974[3].

Education

Academic degrees include Bachelor of Arts[28], Master of Science in Library Science[29], and Master of Arts[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include librarian[4], editor[5], podcaster[6], university teacher[7], and science fiction fan[8]. Employers include University of Illinois School of Information Sciences[12], an information school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1893[33]; Rare Book and Manuscript Library (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)[13], a rare book library[34], in United States[35], founded in 1936[36]; and University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[14], a public research university[37], in United States[38], founded in 1867[39].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Uncanny Magazine[16], a science fiction magazine[40], founded in 2014[41]; Apex Magazine[17], a magazine[42], founded in 2005[43]; SF Squeecast[18], a podcast show[44]; and Doctor Who: Verity![19], a podcast show[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Hugo Award for Best Related Work[20], a science fiction award[46], founded in 1980[47]; Hugo Award for Best Fancast[21], a podcast award[48], founded in 2012[49]; Hugo Award for Best Semiprozine[23], a literary award[50], founded in 1984[51]; and Hugo Award for Best Professional Editor, Short Form[52].

Personal Life

Lynne M. Thomas was married to Michael Damian Thomas[10].

Why It Matters

Lynne M. Thomas ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] She is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Lynne M. Thomas born?

Born in Worcester[2], Lynne M. Thomas…

Who was Lynne M. Thomas married to?

Lynne M. Thomas's spouses include Michael Damian Thomas[10].

What did Lynne M. Thomas do for work?

Lynne M. Thomas worked as librarian[4], editor[5], podcaster[6], university teacher[7], and science fiction fan[8].

What awards did Lynne M. Thomas receive?

Honors received include Hugo Award for Best Related Work[20], Hugo Award for Best Fancast[21], Hugo Award for Best Fancast[22], and Hugo Award for Best Semiprozine[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . twitter.com. Retrieved . twitter.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [27] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . ORCID iD. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . ORCID iD. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . ORCID Public Data File 2023. Retrieved . pub.orcid.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . ORCID Public Data File 2023. Retrieved . pub.orcid.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . thehugoawards.org. Retrieved . thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . thehugoawards.org. Retrieved . thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . thehugoawards.org. Retrieved . thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [23] ↑ . thehugoawards.org. Retrieved . thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [24] ↑ . thehugoawards.org. Retrieved . thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [25] ↑ . thehugoawards.org. Retrieved . thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [52] ↑ . thehugoawards.org. Retrieved . thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [28] ↑ . ORCID iD. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [29] ↑ . ORCID iD. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [30] ↑ . ORCID iD. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [50] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [51] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 44m ago · Tamara Logisddha · 2026-10-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image → Lynne M. Thomas, 2013 (cropped).jpg
    Sitelink count → 5
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'commons', 'en', 'ru', 'uk']
    Claims rich → —
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ [[Property:P18]]: Lynne M. Thomas, 2013 (cropped).jpg"
  2. 24d ago · Vicarage · 2026-09-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → librarian, editor, podcaster +2
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P106]]: [[Q127695489]], #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1789374343982; Lynne M. Thomas"
  3. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    National library of israel j9u id → 987007412982605171
    X (twitter) username → lynnemthomas
    Nukat id → n2022101422
    Gnd id → 1125392398
    + 42 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32149|batch #32149]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (33)"
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