Sharyn McCrumb

American writer (born 1948)
Person human Q1152905
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Summary

Sharyn McCrumb was born on February 26, 1948[1], in Wilmington[2]. She has worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], and science fiction writer[5]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (239 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[7]
  • Native language: English[8]
  • Educated at: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[9], Virginia Tech[10], Virginia Tech College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences[11]
  • Award received: Agatha Award for Best Short Story[12], Edgar Awards[13], Macavity Awards[14], Virginia Women in History[15], Nero Award[16], Anthony Award for Best Novel[17]
  • Sex or gender: female[18]
  • Genre: crime literature[19]
  • Residence: Wilmington[20]
  • Family name: McCrumb[21]
  • Given name: Sharyn[22]
  • Official website: http://www.sharynmccrumb.com/[23]
  • Described by source: American Women Writers[24], Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction[25]
  • Nominated for: Dilys Award[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: American English[27], English[28]
  • P14750: 0A75-A5A4-7E9A-CD15-1575[29]

Why It Matters

Sharyn McCrumb has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] She is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Sharyn McCrumb born?

Sharyn McCrumb was born in Wilmington[2].

What did Sharyn McCrumb do for work?

Sharyn McCrumb worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], and science fiction writer[5].

Where did Sharyn McCrumb go to school?

Sharyn McCrumb was educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[9], Virginia Tech[10], and Virginia Tech College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences[11].

What awards did Sharyn McCrumb receive?

Honors received include Agatha Award for Best Short Story[12], Edgar Awards[13], Macavity Awards[14], and Virginia Women in History[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Google Books. lva.virginia.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [18] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . examiner.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] ↑ . Google Books. sportsmemorabilia.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . bouchercon.com. bouchercon.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · HedgeHog · 2026-10-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 18w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Virginia Tech, Virginia Tech College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
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