Patricia A. McKillip
Fantasy author and World Fantasy Award winner
Born
February 29th, 1948
77 years ago
Died
2022
3 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American author specializing in fantasy literature. Authored numerous novels and short stories throughout a prolific career. Gained recognition for imaginative world-building and lyrical prose. Contributed to the genre with significant works such as 'The Riddle-Master of Hed' trilogy and 'Ombria in Shadow'. Received the World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2008, highlighting a successful literary career.
Authored 'The Riddle-Master of Hed' trilogy
Won the World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement
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