Science fiction and fantasy
Profiles of science fiction and fantasy writers
This is not an exhaustive list of writers and directors involved in science fiction or fantasy, or even a
complete list of people who have been reviewed on Warpcore SF. The people
featured here are those whose work has been mentioned at least twice on this site. Click here for profiles of directors.
A. E. van Vogt
A. E. van Vogt wrote short stories and novels, and was known for his science fiction during the Golden Age. Adam Roberts Adam Roberts is a British science fiction author. Anne Bishop Anne Bishop is the romantic fantasy writer who created the worlds of the Black Jewels and the Tir Alainn. Anne Rice Anne Rice specialises in horror, particularly when it features immortal creatures such as vampires whose lives span several centuries. Arthur C. Clarke Arthur C. Clarke wrote hard science fiction with a keen eye for detail and scientific accuracy. Barb and J. C. Hendee Barb and J. C. Hendee are a husband and wife team of fantasy writers. Brent Weeks Brent Weeks is a fantasy author based in America. Christopher Paolini Christopher Paolini is the author of the epic fantasy series, Inheritance. Cory Doctorow Cory Doctorow writes science fiction novels and short stories. His work often deals with the themes of intellectual property and privacy. David Eddings David Eddings wrote epic fantasy, and often collaborated with his wife, Leigh. Elizabeth Haydon Elizabeth Haydon writes adventurous, epic high fantasy with a dash of romance. Elizabeth Moon Elizabeth Moon writes science fiction, particularly military series, and fantasy. Fiona McIntosh Fiona McIntosh writes epic high fantasy, often in trilogies. Garth Nix Garth Nix creates dark fantasy for a young adult audience. Greg Bear Greg Bear is a prolific writer of hard sf. Isaac Asimov Isaac Asimov was a visionary science fiction writer who was celebrated for his Foundation series and his robot stories. J K Rowling J K Rowling is best known for creating the schoolboy wizard Harry Potter. J. R. R. Tolkien J. R. R. Tolkien created the fantasy world of Middle Earth. Jeff Noon Jeff Noon writes offbeat fantasy. Joe Abercrombie Joe Abercrombie writes epic fantasy with a cynical, hard-edged feel. Ken MacLeod Ken MacLeod specialises in high concept science fiction. Kfir Luzzatto Kfir Luzzatto mostly writes horror and science fiction. Kurt Vonnegut Kurt Vonnegut was an American science fiction writer. Lee Stephen Lee Stephen specialises in military science fiction. Lynn Flewelling Lynn Flewelling specialises in high fantasy trilogies and series. Marianne de Pierres Marianne de Pierres is the Australian author who created the Parrish Plessis series. Philip K Dick A visionary writer of science fiction during the 20th century. Philip Pullman Philip Pullman writes fantasy for young adults. Rachel Caine Rachel Caine is responsible for The Weather Warden series, and the Morganville Vampires. Richard Morgan Richard Morgan writes hard-boiled science fiction with a heavy dash of cyberpunk. Robin Hobb Robin Hobb specialises in traditional medieval fantasy, often in trilogies. Sheri S Tepper Sheri S Tepper often writes science fiction with a feminist message. Stephenie Meyer This author is celebrated for her vampire romance series, Twilight. Tad Williams Tad Williams writes fantasy and science fiction, including his Otherland and Shadowmarch series. Terry Pratchett Terry Pratchett writes comic fantasy, such as his acclaimed Discworld series. Trudi Canavan Trudi Canavan is an Australian fantasy author. |
