Mercedes Lackey
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Summary
Mercedes Lackey was born on June 24, 1950[1], in Chicago[2]. She has worked as a novelist[3], short story writer[4], writer[5], and science fiction writer[6]. She ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,373 views/month, #6,810 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Larry Dixon[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Educated at: Purdue University[10]
- Notable work: Heralds of Valdemar[11]
- Award received: Lambda Literary Award[12], Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[13]
- Member of: The Friends of Darkover[14]
- Sex or gender: female[15]
- Commons category: Mercedes Lackey[16]
- Residence: Tulsa County[17]
- Family name: Lackey[18]
- Given name: Mercedes[19]
- Official website: https://www.mercedeslackey.com[20]
- Described by source: Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction[21]
- Nominated for: Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[22], Locus Award for Best First Novel[23], Locus Award for Best Horror Novel[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- List of works: Mercedes Lackey bibliography[26]
- Name in native language: Mercedes Lackey[27]
- Social media followers: 8729[28], 9939[29]
Why It Matters
Mercedes Lackey has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] She is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
Works attributed to her include Darkover series[32], a book series[33], written by Marion Zimmer Bradley[34].
FAQs
Where was Mercedes Lackey born?
Mercedes Lackey's place of birth was Chicago[2].
Who was Mercedes Lackey married to?
Mercedes Lackey's spouses include Larry Dixon[8].
What did Mercedes Lackey do for work?
Mercedes Lackey worked as a novelist[3], short story writer[4], writer[5], and science fiction writer[6].
Where did Mercedes Lackey go to school?
Mercedes Lackey was educated at Purdue University[10].
What awards did Mercedes Lackey receive?
Honors received include Lambda Literary Award[12] and Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[13].