She has been described as “one of the very best of the new British hard SF writers”.Īcross the canal a solitary writer sits on a balcony, scratching a pen along a line. Robson’s novels have been noted for sharply-drawn characters, and an intelligent and deeply thought-out approach to the tropes of the genre. In 2004, Natural History, Robson’s third novel, was shortlisted for the BSFA Award, and came second in the John W Campbell Award. Her second novel, Mappa Mundi, was also shortlisted for the Arthur C Clarke Award in 2001. Her debut novel Silver Screen was shortlisted for both the Arthur C Clarke Award and the BSFA Award in 2000. Robson attended the Clarion West Writing Workshop and was first published in 1994 in the British small press magazine The Third Alternative, but is best known as a novelist. She worked in a variety of jobs – including secretary, technical writer, and fitness instructor – until becoming a full-time writer. Justina Robson was born in Leeds on 11 June 1968, and studied philosophy and linguistics at the University of York. Maybe she should challenge the most feared demon in all of existence? For a duel is sure to guarantee an exit with honour, and it looks like she’s bound to lose… Slide into gibbering insanity, or turn to stone for eternity. It’s what demons do once they’ve performed their masterwork.īut the curtains have closed, the popcorn’s eaten, the audience has gone and she’s still here. Big badda boom! The blaze of glory, the fireworks, the whole Mardi Gras. Sorcha Ahriman, pop goddess, can’t wait to die.
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