Nicola Griffith

Writer. Queer cripple with a PhD. Seattle & Leeds.

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Author: Nicola Griffith

Spear on ADCI Literary Prize Shortlist

I’m thrilled to announce that SPEAR is one of three novels on the inaugural shortlist for UK Society of Authors ADCI Literary Prize, celebrating positive representation of disability in literature.

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Posted on May 24, 2023 by Nicola Griffith in Uncategorized

Charlie and George are 4

Charlie and George are 4. I’ll let Charlie explain using interpretive dance…

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Posted on May 22, 2023 by Nicola Griffith in Uncategorized

Nebula Awards Weekend

I had a fabulous time at the Nebula Awards weekend in Anaheim. SPEAR didn’t win but I didn’t mind: I was too busy just glorying in all the conversation with friends old and new.

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Posted on May 19, 2023 by Nicola Griffith in Uncategorized

Hild’s totems and banners

Over on my research blog I talk a bit about visible tokens of allegiance among armed groups, and make some guesses of…

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Posted on May 11, 2023 by Nicola Griffith in Uncategorized

Nebula Conference and Awards Ceremony, May 12-14

The #Nebulas2023 are going to be a big ol’ party! Come and play—come and say hello! I’m doing a panel about career gear changes, “Career Metamorphosis,” a book signing, and—of course!—the awards banquet.

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Posted on May 3, 2023 by Nicola Griffith in Uncategorized

Spear is a Locus Award Finalist

SPEAR is a Locus Award finalist for Fantasy Novel. It’s a cracking list and I’m delighted to be on it.

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Posted on April 29, 2023 by Nicola Griffith in Uncategorized

Spear’s first year #4: Beautiful Process ➔ Beautiful Book!

Spear is glorious! You really, really need to see it up close and in person: it glows! Beautiful, beautiful book that fits perfectly in the hand.

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Posted on April 28, 2023 by Nicola Griffith in Uncategorized

Spear’s first year #3: Rich research, circular as the seasons

What sources did I use to develop and research SPEAR? A post about the circular nature of research into an era that can seem to exist in the liminal state between myth and history.

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Posted on April 27, 2023 by Nicola Griffith in Uncategorized

Spear’s first year #2: Page and voice

What did it feel like to narrate Spear? It was astonishing, just as writing it felt: as close to a perfect experience as is possible.

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Posted on April 26, 2023 by Nicola Griffith in Uncategorized

Spear’s first year #1: Wild Magic

In which I talk about the difference between Hild’s naturalistic relationship with nature and Peretur’s preternatural connection—and how and why I came up with that approach.

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Posted on April 25, 2023 by Nicola Griffith in Uncategorized

Happy Birthday to Spear!

SPEAR is one year old! The first in a series of posts about the things I loved about the book, publication, reception, and more.

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Posted on April 23, 2023 by Nicola Griffith in Uncategorized

Spear wins the Ray Bradbury Prize

Last night at the Los Angeles Times Book Prize awards, SPEAR won the Ray Bradbury Prize. Here’s why I was genuinely surprised.

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Posted on April 22, 2023 by Nicola Griffith in Uncategorized

Menewood Q&A

When can I buy MENEWOOD? Where can I buy it? Will there be an audiobook? How can I get an advance copy?

Everything you need to know to get hold of MENEWOOD on (or before!) publication on October 3.

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Posted on April 20, 2023 by Nicola Griffith in Uncategorized

Big, Bold, Bloody and Beautiful

Behold! Hot off the presses: the ARC of MENEWOOD! Big, bold, bloody and beautiful!

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Posted on April 17, 2023 by Nicola Griffith in Uncategorized

Verification: where to find the real me online

Where you can find me—the real me—online.

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Posted on March 25, 2023 by Nicola Griffith in Uncategorized

Orlando on Friday: Menewood wake-up call!

In Orlando Friday morning? Come listen to me read the opening of MENEWOOD! 8:30 am—yes, it’s early, but… This.Scene.Will.Wake.You.Up!

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Posted on March 15, 2023 by Nicola Griffith in Uncategorized

More about the cover of Menewood

Want to know even more about the delicious cover of MENEWOOD? Read on…

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Posted on March 9, 2023 by Nicola Griffith in Uncategorized

Menewood cover reveal!

The cover of MENEWOOD!! It is *gorgeous*. And some tidbits about what to expect from the book, coming 3 October. I. CAN’T. WAIT.

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Posted on March 8, 2023 by Nicola Griffith in Uncategorized

Spear is a Nebula Finalist!

Woo hoo! SPEAR is a finalist for Nebula Award for Best Novel! In fabulous company…

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Posted on March 7, 2023 by Nicola Griffith in Uncategorized

Coming tomorrow: Menewood cover reveal!

Coming tomorrow the cover reveal for MENEWOOD! Plus a surprise extra…

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Posted on March 7, 2023 by Nicola Griffith in Uncategorized

Today and tomorrow: ECCC

Saturday and Sunday I’ll be at Emerald City Comic Con. Come and say hello!

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Posted on March 4, 2023 by Nicola Griffith in Uncategorized

In 5 days: Menewood cover reveal!

COMING IN 5 DAYS! The *Menewood* cover reveal…

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Posted on March 3, 2023 by Nicola Griffith in Uncategorized

Hieme Horribilis

It was a hard summer and spring is even worse—though there are two bright pieces of news. Here’s my update and explanation.

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Posted on February 28, 2023 by Nicola Griffith in Uncategorized

Spear a Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist

SPEAR is a finalist for a Los Angeles Book Prize! Nominated for the Ray Bradbury Prize alongside Sara Gran, Ray Nayler, Alex Jennings, and George Saunders! Winners announced April 21…

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Posted on February 22, 2023 by Nicola Griffith in Uncategorized

2023: A Big Year

2023 is a year of Big Anniversaries—those ending in 0 or 5—marking significant life events for me and Kelley. Here are a round dozen of them.

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Posted on January 31, 2023 by Nicola Griffith in Uncategorized
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