Martha Wells
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Summary
Martha Wells was born on September 1, 1964[1], in Fort Worth[2]. She has worked as a novelist[3], science fiction writer[4], and writer[5]. She ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,324 views/month, #6,575 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[7]
- Field of work: literature[8], American literature[9], literary activity[10], fantasy literature[11], science fiction[12], science fiction literature[13]
- Educated at: Texas A&M University[14]
- Notable work: The Murderbot Diaries[15], Books of the Raksura[16], Ile-Rien[17]
- Award received: Nebula Award for Best Novella[18], Locus Award for Best Novella[19], Hugo Award for Best Novella[20], Nebula Award for Best Novel[21], Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[22], Hugo Award for Best Novel[23], Hugo Award for Best Series[24], Julia-Verlanger Award[25], Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[26], Bob Morane award for best foreign novel[27], Q139973536[28]
- Sex or gender: female[29]
- Commons category: Martha Wells[30]
- Archives at: Cushing Memorial Library & Archives[31]
- Family name: Wells[32]
- Given name: Martha[33]
- Official website: https://marthawells.com/[34]
- Described at URL: https://us.macmillan.com/author/marthawells[35], https://audiobooksoul.com/authors/martha-wells[36]
- Described by source: Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction[37]
- Nominated for: Hugo Award for Best Novel[38], Hugo Award for Best Series[39], Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[40], Locus Award for Best First Novel[41], Locus Award for Best Novella[42], Nebula Award for Best Novel[43], Nebula Award for Best Novella[44], Philip K. Dick Award[45], BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction[46], World Fantasy Award for Best Novel[47], Dragon Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[48], Hugo Award for Best Novelette[49]
Why It Matters
Martha Wells has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] She is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
Works attributed to her include The Murderbot Diaries[52], a book series[53]; All Systems Red[54], a literary work[55]; and Network Effect[56], a literary work[57].
FAQs
Where was Martha Wells born?
Martha Wells's place of birth was Fort Worth[2].
What did Martha Wells do for work?
Martha Wells worked as a novelist[3], science fiction writer[4], and writer[5].
Where did Martha Wells go to school?
Martha Wells was educated at Texas A&M University[14].
What awards did Martha Wells receive?
Honors received include Nebula Award for Best Novella[18], Locus Award for Best Novella[19], and Hugo Award for Best Novella[20].