C. L. Polk
Chelsea L. Polk | |
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| Pen name | C. L. Polk |
| Occupation | Author |
| Genre | Fantasy fiction |
| Notable works | Witchmark |
| Notable awards | World Fantasy Award, best novel |
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Chelsea L. Polk is a Canadian author of fantasy fiction. Polk currently resides in Calgary, Alberta and was listed by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation as "one of 19 Canadian writers to watch in 2019".[1]
Literary career[]
Polk's first novel, Witchmark, was published in 2018 and was nominated for multiple awards including the Nebula Award, Locus Award and Lambda Literary.[2] In 2019, they won the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel.[3]
Bibliography[]
The Kingston Cycle[]
- Witchmark, 2018
- Stormsong, 2020
- Soulstar, 2021
Other[]
- The Midnight Bargain, 2020
Notable Influences[]
Polk's work has been influenced by women in the fantasy fiction field, including Elizabeth Bear, Tanith Lee, and Barbara Hambly.[4]
CBC Books listed Polk's 2020 novel on its list of Canadian fiction to watch for in spring 2020.[5]
References[]
- ^ 19 Canadian writers to watch in 2019
- ^ C.L. Polk; retrieved November 3, 2019
- ^ World Fantasy Awards℠ 2019, at the World Fantasy Convention; retrieved November 3, 2019
- ^ Interview With an Author: C.L. Polk
- ^
"47 works of Canadian fiction to watch for in spring 2020". CBC Books. 2020-02-05. Retrieved 2020-02-07.
Here are 47 works of Canadian fiction to watch for in spring 2020.
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