Esther M. Friesner
Esther M. Friesner
Full Name and Common Aliases
Esther M. Friesner is a renowned American author of fantasy, science fiction, horror, and mystery novels.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on July 4, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. As of this writing, Esther Friesner is still active and alive.
Nationality and Profession(s)
American Fantasy and Science Fiction Author
Esther M. Friesner has spent her life crafting imaginative stories that transport readers to new worlds and evoke a range of emotions. Her body of work spans multiple genres, including fantasy, science fiction, horror, and mystery.
Early Life and Background
Growing up in Chicago, Esther was exposed to the vibrant cultural diversity that would later influence her writing style and characters. She developed a passion for storytelling at an early age, which led her to study English and Creative Writing at Yale University. After college, Friesner worked as a teacher and freelance writer before turning to full-time fiction writing.
Major Accomplishments
Esther M. Friesner's literary career has been marked by numerous awards and nominations. Some of her notable achievements include:
Winning the Asimov's Science Fiction Readers' Poll for Best Short Story (1996)
Receiving the Compton Crook Award for Best First Novel (1994) for "The Carpet of the Gods"
Being nominated for the Nebula Award, World Fantasy Award, and Locus Award multiple timesNotable Works or Actions
Friesner's extensive bibliography includes:
The Changeling Tales series
The Thief Eyes duology
The Wicked Wonders collection (short stories)
"The Carpet of the Gods" (novel)
In addition to her writing, Esther Friesner has been an outspoken advocate for women in science fiction and fantasy. She has participated in panels and discussions on topics such as diversity in speculative fiction and the importance of representation.
Impact and Legacy
Esther M. Friesner's influence can be seen in many aspects of modern speculative fiction:
Her innovative storytelling style, blending elements from mythology and folklore with science fiction and fantasy, has inspired a new generation of authors.
Friesner's commitment to promoting diversity and representation has paved the way for more inclusive narratives in the genre.
Her contributions to anthologies and magazines have helped shape the landscape of contemporary speculative fiction.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Esther M. Friesner is widely quoted and remembered for her:
Innovative storytelling style, blending elements from mythology and folklore with science fiction and fantasy
Advocacy for women in science fiction and fantasy
Commitment to promoting diversity and representation in speculative fiction
Contributions to anthologies and magazines that have helped shape the landscape of contemporary speculative fiction.
Quotes by Esther M. Friesner
Falling down does not make you weak, it makes you sore. Not getting back up means you’re weak.
I have to finish what I started. I’d have had that beast on my spear by now, except for Prince Meleager. He saw me wound it and thought I was in danger. The gods protect me from men who mean well!
History is gossip that’s been legitimized, and that’s really the case when you get into some of the Roman historians. Wow! They’d be right at home on reality tv.
Good energy, even if it’s not focused. Bad technique, but that’s understandable and it can be corrected. Too much enthusiasm. There’s no shame in honorable combat, but there shouldn’t be so much unnatural pleasure. The man with the greatest thirst for blood ends up drinking at Hades’s table.
A young man’s passion, a jaded siren’s last chance for love, a world gone mad, cheap thrills, fast cars, expensive wines, the triumph of victory, the overthrow of ontologically incipient hegemony, and gum! I have no idea if this book has any of them! But I liked the part about the bunny.
Some men were nothing but overgrown boys who never got over the “fun” of teasing girls, just to get noticed.