Ian Whates
Encyclopedia
Ian Whates is a British
speculative fiction
author and editor. In 2006 he launched the independent publishing house
NewCon press. He lives with his partner Helen in Camebridgeshire.
As of 2009 Whates is currently a director of both the Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA) and the British Science Fiction Association
(BSFA). He has had short fiction published in Nature, Hub
and TQR. In 2007 his short story The Gift of Joy was nominated for the British Science Fiction Award
.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
speculative fiction
Speculative fiction
Speculative fiction is an umbrella term encompassing the more fantastical fiction genres, specifically science fiction, fantasy, horror, supernatural fiction, superhero fiction, utopian and dystopian fiction, apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction, and alternate history in literature as well as...
author and editor. In 2006 he launched the independent publishing house
Publishing
Publishing is the process of production and dissemination of literature or information—the activity of making information available to the general public...
NewCon press. He lives with his partner Helen in Camebridgeshire.
As of 2009 Whates is currently a director of both the Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA) and the British Science Fiction Association
British Science Fiction Association
The British Science Fiction Association was founded in 1958 by a group of British science fiction fans, authors, publishers and booksellers, in order to encourage science fiction in every form. It is an open membership organisation costing £26 per year for UK residents and £18 for the unwaged. The...
(BSFA). He has had short fiction published in Nature, Hub
Hub (magazine)
Hub is a UK based, online, speculative fiction magazine. It is published in PDF and mobipocket format. Each issue contains one or two stories, and a range of reviews and other articles...
and TQR. In 2007 his short story The Gift of Joy was nominated for the British Science Fiction Award
BSFA Awards
The BSFA Awards are literary awards presented annually since 1970 by the British Science Fiction Association to honor works in the genre of science fiction. Nominees and winners are chosen based on a vote of BSFA members...
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