Caitlín R. Kiernan
Paleontologist and speculative fiction author
Born
May 26th, 1964
61 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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An Irish-American paleontologist and author, contributions include work in both paleontology and the genre of speculative fiction. The involvement in paleontological research encompassed studies on vertebrate fossils and the fossil record. In literature, gained recognition through the publication of numerous short stories and novellas exploring dark fantasy and horror themes, with a distinctive narrative style. The work often intertwines personal narrative and environmental concerns, reflecting a nuanced perspective on human experience and the natural world.
Authored 'The Drowning Girl'
Published multiple short story collections
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