Patricia A. McKillip
American fantasy writer (1948–2022)
Patricia Anne McKillip (February 29, 1948 – May 6, 2022) was an American fantasy novelist.
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| Born | February 29, 1948 Salem, Oregon, U.S. |
| Died | May 6, 2022 (aged 74) |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Alma mater | San Jose State University |
| Genre | Fantasy |
McKillip holds the record for the most Mythopoeic Fantasy Awards (four) and nominations (fifteen). She also won World Fantasy Awards for Best Novel, as well as for Life Achievement.
McKillip's first works were two short children's books, The Throme of the Erril of Sherill and The House on Parchment Street. Her first novel, The Forgotten Beasts of Eld, was published in 1974 and won the World Fantasy Award in 1975.
McKillip died on May 6, 2022, at the age of 74.[1]
References
change- ↑ "Patricia A. McKillip (1948-2022)". Locus Magazine. May 10, 2022. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
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