Will McIntosh
Encyclopedia
Will McIntosh is a Hugo-Award
-winning science fiction
author. He has published dozens of short stories in magazines such as Asimov's Science Fiction
, Strange Horizons
, Daily Science Fiction
, and Interzone
. His stories are also frequently reprinted in different "Year's Best" anthologies. McIntosh's first novel, Soft Apocalypse, was published by Night Shade Books
in April 2011.
, where he received a Ph.D. in social psychology
in 1990. Since then he has been a professor at Georgia Southern, where he teaches different psychology classes. His research has focused on topics such as internet dating and romantic relationships, "happiness and goals, collecting behavior, psychological aspects of film and television, and the relationship between psychology and Zen Buddhism." Georgia Southern's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences honored him with their "Distinction in Teaching" award in 2002.
in 2003. Since then, he has published dozens of stories in magazines and book anthologies such as Asimov's Science Fiction
, Strange Horizons
, Interzone
, The Living Dead, Black Static, and more. His stories have been reprinted in a number of "Year's Best" anthologies, including Science Fiction: Best of the Year 2009, Unplugged: The Year's Best Online Fiction, 2009, and Science Fiction: Best of the Year 2008.
McIntosh's short story "Soft Apocalypse" was shortlisted for both the British Science Fiction Award and the British Fantasy Award
. His story "Bridesicle" won both the 2010 Hugo Award for Best Short Story
and the 2010 Asimov's Reader Poll, along with being a finalist for that year's Nebula Award
.
His short story "Followed" has been adapted into a film by director James Kicklighter
for a 2011 release.
McIntosh's first novel, Soft Apocalypse, was published by Night Shade Books
in April 2011.
Hugo Award for Best Short Story
The Hugo Awards are given every year by the World Science Fiction Society for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year. The award is named after Hugo Gernsback, the founder of the pioneering science fiction magazine Amazing Stories, and was once officially...
-winning science fiction
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
author. He has published dozens of short stories in magazines such as Asimov's Science Fiction
Asimov's Science Fiction
Asimov's Science Fiction is an American science fiction magazine which publishes science fiction and fantasy and perpetuates the name of author and biochemist Isaac Asimov...
, Strange Horizons
Strange Horizons
Strange Horizons is an online speculative fiction magazine. It also features speculative poetry in every issue....
, Daily Science Fiction
Daily Science Fiction
Daily Science Fiction is an email and online magazine devoted to publishing science fiction stories that was founded in 2010. Hence the title, it is a daily publication, publishing each weekday, edited by Jonathan Laden and Michele Barasso. Daily Science Fiction is a professional paying market...
, and Interzone
Interzone (magazine)
Interzone is an award-winning British fantasy and science fiction magazine. Published since 1982, Interzone is the eighth longest-running science fiction magazine in history and the longest-running British SF magazine...
. His stories are also frequently reprinted in different "Year's Best" anthologies. McIntosh's first novel, Soft Apocalypse, was published by Night Shade Books
Night Shade Books
Night Shade Books is an independent publishing company based in San Francisco, specializing in science fiction, fantasy, and horror. It was started in 1997 by Jason Williams, with Jeremy Lassen coming on board as a partner shortly after the company's founding...
in April 2011.
Life
McIntosh attended the University of GeorgiaUniversity of Georgia
The University of Georgia is a public research university located in Athens, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1785, it is the oldest and largest of the state's institutions of higher learning and is one of multiple schools to claim the title of the oldest public university in the United States...
, where he received a Ph.D. in social psychology
Social psychology
Social psychology is the scientific study of how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others. By this definition, scientific refers to the empirical method of investigation. The terms thoughts, feelings, and behaviors include all...
in 1990. Since then he has been a professor at Georgia Southern, where he teaches different psychology classes. His research has focused on topics such as internet dating and romantic relationships, "happiness and goals, collecting behavior, psychological aspects of film and television, and the relationship between psychology and Zen Buddhism." Georgia Southern's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences honored him with their "Distinction in Teaching" award in 2002.
Writing
McIntosh attended the Clarion WorkshopClarion Workshop
Clarion is a six-week workshop for new and aspiring science fiction and fantasy writers. Originally an outgrowth of Knight and Wilhelm's Milford Writers' Conference, held at their home in Milford, Pennsylvania, USA, it was founded in 1968 by Robin Scott Wilson at Clarion State College in...
in 2003. Since then, he has published dozens of stories in magazines and book anthologies such as Asimov's Science Fiction
Asimov's Science Fiction
Asimov's Science Fiction is an American science fiction magazine which publishes science fiction and fantasy and perpetuates the name of author and biochemist Isaac Asimov...
, Strange Horizons
Strange Horizons
Strange Horizons is an online speculative fiction magazine. It also features speculative poetry in every issue....
, Interzone
Interzone (magazine)
Interzone is an award-winning British fantasy and science fiction magazine. Published since 1982, Interzone is the eighth longest-running science fiction magazine in history and the longest-running British SF magazine...
, The Living Dead, Black Static, and more. His stories have been reprinted in a number of "Year's Best" anthologies, including Science Fiction: Best of the Year 2009, Unplugged: The Year's Best Online Fiction, 2009, and Science Fiction: Best of the Year 2008.
McIntosh's short story "Soft Apocalypse" was shortlisted for both the British Science Fiction Award and the British Fantasy Award
British Fantasy Award
The British Fantasy Awards are administered annually by the British Fantasy Society and were first awarded in 1971. The membership of the BFS vote to determine recommendations, short-lists and winners of the awards...
. His story "Bridesicle" won both the 2010 Hugo Award for Best Short Story
Hugo Award for Best Short Story
The Hugo Awards are given every year by the World Science Fiction Society for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year. The award is named after Hugo Gernsback, the founder of the pioneering science fiction magazine Amazing Stories, and was once officially...
and the 2010 Asimov's Reader Poll, along with being a finalist for that year's Nebula Award
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:* *...
.
His short story "Followed" has been adapted into a film by director James Kicklighter
James Kicklighter
James Kicklighter is an American film producer, writer, and director from the small village of Bellville, Georgia.He was recognized by Heather Huhman's series in the National Edition of Examiner.com...
for a 2011 release.
McIntosh's first novel, Soft Apocalypse, was published by Night Shade Books
Night Shade Books
Night Shade Books is an independent publishing company based in San Francisco, specializing in science fiction, fantasy, and horror. It was started in 1997 by Jason Williams, with Jeremy Lassen coming on board as a partner shortly after the company's founding...
in April 2011.
Short stories
- "Frankenstein, Frankenstein," Asimov's Science Fiction, Oct./Nov. 2010
- "Bridesicle," Asimov's Science Fiction, Jan. 2009
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- Winner of the 2010 Hugo Award for Best Short StoryHugo Award for Best Short StoryThe Hugo Awards are given every year by the World Science Fiction Society for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year. The award is named after Hugo Gernsback, the founder of the pioneering science fiction magazine Amazing Stories, and was once officially...
- Winner of the 2010 Asimov's Reader Poll
- Finalist for the 2010 Nebula Award for Best Short StoryNebula Award for Best Short StoryWinners 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:* *...
- "None Had Sharp Teeth," Black Static, 2009
- "Midnight Blue," Asimov's Science Fiction, Sept. 2008
- Reprinted in Russian in Isli
- "A Clown Escapes from Circus Town," Interzone, Mar/April 2009
- "Street Hero," Interzone, Mar/April 2008
- "Linkworlds," Strange Horizons, March 2008
- Reprinted in Unplugged: The Year's Best Online Fiction, 2009
- "The Fantasy Jumper," Black Static, Feb., 2008
- Reprinted in Science Fiction: Best of the Year 2009
- "Unlikely," Asimov's Science Fiction, Jan. 2008
- Reprinted in New Horizons #1, Isli (Russian), Sci Fi Magazin,(Romania), Galaxies, (France)
- "One Paper Airplane Graffito Love Note," Strange Horizons, Oct. 2007
- "Dada Jihad," Interzone, Sept/Oct 2007
- "3 Unlikely Futures," Postscripts, Autumn, 2007
- "Perfect Violet," On Spec, Summer, 2007
- Reprinted in Science Fiction: Best of the Year 2008
- "The New Chinese Wives," Interzone, Sept/Oct 2006
- "The Last Cyberpunk," Andromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine, Issue 22, 2006
- "Followed," Lady Churchill's Rosebud Wristlet, June, 2006
- Reprinted in The Living Dead, John Joseph Adams, editor, 2008
- "Best Friend," ChiZine, Jan-March 2006
- "Friction," Albedo One, Issue 29
- "New Spectacles," Abyss & Apex
- Reprinted in The Best of Abyss & Apex
- "Totems," Interzone, Jan/Feb 2005
- "Soft Apocalypse," Interzone, Sept/Oct 2005
- Finalist for the 2005 British Science Fiction Award and the 2005 British Fantasy Award
- Reprinted in Galaxies (France)
- "Under the Boardwalk," Andromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine, Issue 19, 2005
- Winner of the 2010 Hugo Award for Best Short Story