W. Gregory Stewart
Encyclopedia
W. Gregory Stewart is a poet
most associated with speculative fiction
. He has won the Rhysling Award four times.
He was born in Canada
, has lived in Australia
, and currently resides in Los Angeles
. Aside from poetry he also writes short fiction and was a past nominee for the Nebula Award for Best Short Story
. Stewart conducts a writer's workshop for youth, works for a public utility, and grows heirloom tomato
es from seed. He is married to illustrator Helen Shoenfeld and has a son, Jesse.
Poet
A poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
most associated with 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...
. He has won the Rhysling Award four times.
He was born in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, has lived in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, and currently resides in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
. Aside from poetry he also writes short fiction and was a past nominee for the Nebula Award for Best Short Story
Nebula Award for Best Short Story
Winners of the '“Nebula Award for Best Short Story”'. The stated year is that of publication; awards are given in the following year. Winning titles are listed first, with other nominees listed below.-Winners and nominees:-External links:* *...
. Stewart conducts a writer's workshop for youth, works for a public utility, and grows heirloom tomato
Heirloom tomato
An heirloom tomato is an open-pollinated heirloom cultivar of tomato. Heirloom tomatoes have become increasingly popular and more readily available in recent years...
es from seed. He is married to illustrator Helen Shoenfeld and has a son, Jesse.