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Summary

Synthesis

Sources

[1]

[1]

Gage Furrow

Influences

Over the course of her writing career, Amanda Downum has been inspired by “books, movies, music, the news, boring road trips, and dreams” [2]. Her three favorite contemporary authors and biggest influences are Barbara Hambly, Elizabeth Bear, and Caitlin R. Kiernan [3] . According to Downum, her focus in fantasy should primarily be credited to her mother, who read the young Downum numerous fantasy novels, including Tolkien, Lewis, Le Guin, and L’engle [4]. Later on in her life, Hurricane Katrina coupled with her experiences living in Asia inspired her to write the Drowning City, book one in her “Necromancer Chronicles” trilogy [2]. The Hobbit, and particularly the character Sauron, known and referred to as the Necromancer, captivated her interest in the darker side of fantasy characters and helped inspire her Necromancer Chronicles [2].

Synthesis

Sources

[4] [4]

[3] [3]

[2]

Sarah Eddy

Summary

Amanda Downum is an American fantasy author currently living in Austin, Texas. She was born on July 15th, 1979, in Virginia [5]. She is most known for her necromancer chronicles: The Drowning City, The Bone Palace, and Kingdoms of Dust. Downum’s books consist of themes relating to identity, gender roles and sexuality, death, secrets and social stratification [6].. She was nominated for the James Tiptree, Jr. Award in 2010 [7].

Synthesis

Sources

Charles Elsea

Early Life

Amanda Downum was born on 15 July 1979 into a middle-class family in Virginia Beach, Virginia, in the United States of America. [8] Downum's parents would read Downum fantasy/science fiction authors such as: John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, Ursula K. Le Guin and, Madeleine L'Engle. [9] As Downum grew older, she formed a Goth persona from reading novels such as The Hobbit and Prince Caspian [10] and reading H.P. Lovecraft’s horror novels. [9] These authors/books have influenced Downum’s genre, fantasy fiction, since her early childhood. [9]

Downum wanted to be a writer at the age of six [11] and her first attempt at writing a novel was in high school. [12] Many of her present characters and events were created/drawn from her early unpublished writings and/or childhood memories. [12] Amanda Downum graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in English Literature and a minor in German. [9] During her time at college, Downum considered being a writer again when she found an Online Writing Workshop and realized that she could drastically improve her writing. [11]

Synthesis

Sources

[9]

[8]

[10]

[12]

[11]

Kristina Garcia

Personal Life

Amanda Downum is married to Joshua Hackett and they both reside in a home near Austin, Texas [13]. She has traveled to Indonesia, and Micronesia and has spent time in Missouri, Arizona, California, and Colorado [14]. Although Downum does not speak often on politics or religion in any of her blogs or interviews, some of the organizations and associations that are supported by her include The National Association to Protect Children, RAINN, Lambda, and Amnesty International [15]. Among other things, Downum creates jewelry for her brand Still So Strange Studios [15]; her interests also include rock climbing [13] and cooking [16].

Ross Clouser

Bibliography

Downum also has announced that a new novel, “Dreams of Shreds and Tatters”, will be coming out in June of 2015. [17]

Novels

Short Stories

Here's a list of Amanda Downum's short stories [17]:

Synthesis

Sources

[17]

[18]

Shaye Zykowski

Summary

Amanda Downum first received recognition for her novel, The Drowning City, when it was shortlisted for the 2009 David Gemmell Morning Star award [19]. Downum’s The Drowning City also received a nomination the following year, in 2010, for the David Gemmell Legend Award [20]. In December of 2010, Downum’s second novel in the Necromancer Chronicles, The Bone Palace, was shortlisted for the James Tiptree, Jr. Award [21]. Downum’s inclusion of significant positive explorations of gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered characters, themes, and issues in The Bone Palace also helped her novel receive the 2011 nomination for the Gaylactic Spectrum Award [22].

Synthesis

Throughout Downum’s career she has received various awards from her fantasy novels. Downum first received recognition for her novel, The Drowning City, when it was shortlisted for the 2009 David Gemmell Morning Star award. This award celebrates new authors in the fantasy genre [19]. Downum’s The Drowning City also received a nomination the following year, in 2010, for the David Gemmell Legend Award. The David Gemmell Legend award honors fantasy novels in the spirit of David Gemmell’s work [20]. In December of 2010, Downum’s second novel in the Necromancer Chronicles, The Bone Palace, was shortlisted for the James Tiptree, Jr. Award, which is an annual literary prize for fantasy works that explore the roles of both women and men [21]. Next, Downum’s The Bone Palace helped her receive the 2011 nomination for the Gaylactic Spectrum Award. This award is for her inclusion of positive explorations of gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered characters, themes, and issues in her novel [22].

Sources

1. [19]

2. [20]

3. [21]

4. [22]

Jacqueline Kennedy

Summary

Amanda Downum was on the honor list as a nominee for the 2010 James Tiptree, Jr. Award (1) for The Bone Palace. Downum was accredited for forming a complicated plot that challenges 21st century Earth attitudes toward transfolk (2). Downum other novel, The Drowning City won the 2009 David Gemmell Morningstar award (3). Downum was also nominated for the David Gemmell Legend Award and the Morningstar, Best Newcomer Award as a debut novelist (4).


Synthesis

Amanda Downum novel The Bone Palace was featured on the honor list as a nominee for the 2010 James Tiptree, Jr. Award (1) while Downum other novel, The Drowning City won the 2009 David Gemmell Morningstar award (3). Downum was accredited for forming a complicated plot that challenges 21st century Earth attitudes toward transfolk in the Bone Palace (2). Downum was also nominated for the David Gemmell Legend Award and the Morningstar, Best Newcomer Award as a debut novelist (4).

Sources

References

1. Downum, Amanda. The Bone Palace. 2006-214. 13 Oct 2014. Web http://www.amandadownum.com/thebonepalace.html

2. 2010 Honor List — James Tiptree, Jr. Literary Award Council. Tiptree.org. 2009-03-09. Retrieved 14 Oct 2014. Web. http://tiptree.org/award/2010-james-tiptree-award/2010-honor-list

3. Downum, Amanda. The Drowning City. 2006-214. 13 Oct 2014. Web. < http://www.amandadownum.com/thedrowningcity.html>

4. Miller, Deborah. Gemmella Award 31 Jan 2010. Retrieved 14 Oct 2014. Web. < http://www.gemmellaward.com/notes/Amanda_Downum>

  1. ^ a b SecretCoyote (2014-06-08). "[Request] How many men would you need to kill to forge a sword from the iron in their blood?". reddit.com. Retrieved 2014-10-16.
  2. ^ a b c d Fergus, Stefan. "[Request] A Quick Chat with AMANDA DOWNUM". civilian-reader.blogspot.com/. Retrieved 2014-10-12.
  3. ^ a b c Miller, Deborah. "[Request] Amanda Downum". gemmellaward.com. Retrieved 2014-10-12. Cite error: The named reference "GemmellAwardInterview2014" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  4. ^ a b c "[Request] Amanda Downum on THE DROWNING CITY". OrbitBooks.net. 2014-10-12. Retrieved 2014-10-16. Cite error: The named reference "DownumInterview2014" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  5. ^ Downum, Amanda (2006). "Biography". www.amandadownum.com. Retrieved 2014-10-12.
  6. ^ Mandelo, Brit (2011-01-10). "Queering SFF: The Bone Palace by Amanda Downum". www.tor.com. Retrieved 2014-10-13.
  7. ^ Bourke, Liz (2014-07-01). "Juicy and Interestingly Complex: Amanda Downum's Necromancer Chronicles". www.tor.com. Retrieved 2014-10-14.
  8. ^ a b "Amanda Downum - Summary Bibliography". Isfdb Science Fiction. Al von Ruff. 24 April 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
  9. ^ a b c d e "An Interview with Amanda Downum on THE DROWNING CITY". Orbit Books. Orbit. 22 August 2012. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
  10. ^ a b Fergus, Stefan (29 June 2011). "A Quick Chat with AMANDA DOWNUM". Civilian Reader. Blogger.com. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
  11. ^ a b c Delnoch, Dros (10 November 2009). "INTERVIEW: Amanda Downum". Falcata Times. Blogger.com. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
  12. ^ a b c 9, J (3 September 2011). "Blogoversary Author Interview & Giveaway: Amanda Downum". Blood Rose Books. Blogger.com. Retrieved 21 October 2014. {{ cite web}}: |last1= has numeric name ( help)
  13. ^ a b "Interview With Amanda Downum on The Drowning City". orbitbooks.net. Orbit. 2012. Retrieved 2014-10-16.
  14. ^ Downum, Amanda. "Me". amandadownum.com. Downum. Retrieved 2014-10-16.
  15. ^ Downum, Amanda (2014-09-01). "Still So Strange Blog". livejournal.com. Live Journal. Retrieved 2014-10-16.
  16. ^ a b c Downum, Amanda (2014-01-01). "Writing". amandadownum.com. Retrieved 2014-10-14.
  17. ^ Miller, Deborah (31 Jan 2010). "Amanda Downum". http://www.gemmellaward.com/notes/Amanda_Downum. Retrieved 2014-10-14. {{ cite web}}: External link in |website= ( help)
  18. ^ a b c Downum, Amanda. "Amanda Downum Writing". Still So Strange. Amanda Downum. Retrieved 2014-10-15.
  19. ^ a b c Kelly, Mark. "David Gemmel Legend Awards". Science Fiction Awards Database. Locus Science Fiction Awards Foundation. Retrieved 2014-10-15.
  20. ^ a b c Kelly, Mark. "James Tiptree Jr Memorial Award". Science Fiction Awards Database. Locus Science Fiction Awards Foundation. Retrieved 2014-10-15.
  21. ^ a b c "Spectrum Awards". Gaylactic Spectrum Awards. Gaylactic Spectrum Awards. Retrieved 2014-10-15.
Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/?title=User:Jmdeane1/Amanda_Downum&oldid=630791038"
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

J. Deane (edit to some other J name at will)

Summary

Synthesis

Sources

[1]

[1]

Gage Furrow

Influences

Over the course of her writing career, Amanda Downum has been inspired by “books, movies, music, the news, boring road trips, and dreams” [2]. Her three favorite contemporary authors and biggest influences are Barbara Hambly, Elizabeth Bear, and Caitlin R. Kiernan [3] . According to Downum, her focus in fantasy should primarily be credited to her mother, who read the young Downum numerous fantasy novels, including Tolkien, Lewis, Le Guin, and L’engle [4]. Later on in her life, Hurricane Katrina coupled with her experiences living in Asia inspired her to write the Drowning City, book one in her “Necromancer Chronicles” trilogy [2]. The Hobbit, and particularly the character Sauron, known and referred to as the Necromancer, captivated her interest in the darker side of fantasy characters and helped inspire her Necromancer Chronicles [2].

Synthesis

Sources

[4] [4]

[3] [3]

[2]

Sarah Eddy

Summary

Amanda Downum is an American fantasy author currently living in Austin, Texas. She was born on July 15th, 1979, in Virginia [5]. She is most known for her necromancer chronicles: The Drowning City, The Bone Palace, and Kingdoms of Dust. Downum’s books consist of themes relating to identity, gender roles and sexuality, death, secrets and social stratification [6].. She was nominated for the James Tiptree, Jr. Award in 2010 [7].

Synthesis

Sources

Charles Elsea

Early Life

Amanda Downum was born on 15 July 1979 into a middle-class family in Virginia Beach, Virginia, in the United States of America. [8] Downum's parents would read Downum fantasy/science fiction authors such as: John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, Ursula K. Le Guin and, Madeleine L'Engle. [9] As Downum grew older, she formed a Goth persona from reading novels such as The Hobbit and Prince Caspian [10] and reading H.P. Lovecraft’s horror novels. [9] These authors/books have influenced Downum’s genre, fantasy fiction, since her early childhood. [9]

Downum wanted to be a writer at the age of six [11] and her first attempt at writing a novel was in high school. [12] Many of her present characters and events were created/drawn from her early unpublished writings and/or childhood memories. [12] Amanda Downum graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in English Literature and a minor in German. [9] During her time at college, Downum considered being a writer again when she found an Online Writing Workshop and realized that she could drastically improve her writing. [11]

Synthesis

Sources

[9]

[8]

[10]

[12]

[11]

Kristina Garcia

Personal Life

Amanda Downum is married to Joshua Hackett and they both reside in a home near Austin, Texas [13]. She has traveled to Indonesia, and Micronesia and has spent time in Missouri, Arizona, California, and Colorado [14]. Although Downum does not speak often on politics or religion in any of her blogs or interviews, some of the organizations and associations that are supported by her include The National Association to Protect Children, RAINN, Lambda, and Amnesty International [15]. Among other things, Downum creates jewelry for her brand Still So Strange Studios [15]; her interests also include rock climbing [13] and cooking [16].

Ross Clouser

Bibliography

Downum also has announced that a new novel, “Dreams of Shreds and Tatters”, will be coming out in June of 2015. [17]

Novels

Short Stories

Here's a list of Amanda Downum's short stories [17]:

Synthesis

Sources

[17]

[18]

Shaye Zykowski

Summary

Amanda Downum first received recognition for her novel, The Drowning City, when it was shortlisted for the 2009 David Gemmell Morning Star award [19]. Downum’s The Drowning City also received a nomination the following year, in 2010, for the David Gemmell Legend Award [20]. In December of 2010, Downum’s second novel in the Necromancer Chronicles, The Bone Palace, was shortlisted for the James Tiptree, Jr. Award [21]. Downum’s inclusion of significant positive explorations of gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered characters, themes, and issues in The Bone Palace also helped her novel receive the 2011 nomination for the Gaylactic Spectrum Award [22].

Synthesis

Throughout Downum’s career she has received various awards from her fantasy novels. Downum first received recognition for her novel, The Drowning City, when it was shortlisted for the 2009 David Gemmell Morning Star award. This award celebrates new authors in the fantasy genre [19]. Downum’s The Drowning City also received a nomination the following year, in 2010, for the David Gemmell Legend Award. The David Gemmell Legend award honors fantasy novels in the spirit of David Gemmell’s work [20]. In December of 2010, Downum’s second novel in the Necromancer Chronicles, The Bone Palace, was shortlisted for the James Tiptree, Jr. Award, which is an annual literary prize for fantasy works that explore the roles of both women and men [21]. Next, Downum’s The Bone Palace helped her receive the 2011 nomination for the Gaylactic Spectrum Award. This award is for her inclusion of positive explorations of gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered characters, themes, and issues in her novel [22].

Sources

1. [19]

2. [20]

3. [21]

4. [22]

Jacqueline Kennedy

Summary

Amanda Downum was on the honor list as a nominee for the 2010 James Tiptree, Jr. Award (1) for The Bone Palace. Downum was accredited for forming a complicated plot that challenges 21st century Earth attitudes toward transfolk (2). Downum other novel, The Drowning City won the 2009 David Gemmell Morningstar award (3). Downum was also nominated for the David Gemmell Legend Award and the Morningstar, Best Newcomer Award as a debut novelist (4).


Synthesis

Amanda Downum novel The Bone Palace was featured on the honor list as a nominee for the 2010 James Tiptree, Jr. Award (1) while Downum other novel, The Drowning City won the 2009 David Gemmell Morningstar award (3). Downum was accredited for forming a complicated plot that challenges 21st century Earth attitudes toward transfolk in the Bone Palace (2). Downum was also nominated for the David Gemmell Legend Award and the Morningstar, Best Newcomer Award as a debut novelist (4).

Sources

References

1. Downum, Amanda. The Bone Palace. 2006-214. 13 Oct 2014. Web http://www.amandadownum.com/thebonepalace.html

2. 2010 Honor List — James Tiptree, Jr. Literary Award Council. Tiptree.org. 2009-03-09. Retrieved 14 Oct 2014. Web. http://tiptree.org/award/2010-james-tiptree-award/2010-honor-list

3. Downum, Amanda. The Drowning City. 2006-214. 13 Oct 2014. Web. < http://www.amandadownum.com/thedrowningcity.html>

4. Miller, Deborah. Gemmella Award 31 Jan 2010. Retrieved 14 Oct 2014. Web. < http://www.gemmellaward.com/notes/Amanda_Downum>

  1. ^ a b SecretCoyote (2014-06-08). "[Request] How many men would you need to kill to forge a sword from the iron in their blood?". reddit.com. Retrieved 2014-10-16.
  2. ^ a b c d Fergus, Stefan. "[Request] A Quick Chat with AMANDA DOWNUM". civilian-reader.blogspot.com/. Retrieved 2014-10-12.
  3. ^ a b c Miller, Deborah. "[Request] Amanda Downum". gemmellaward.com. Retrieved 2014-10-12. Cite error: The named reference "GemmellAwardInterview2014" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  4. ^ a b c "[Request] Amanda Downum on THE DROWNING CITY". OrbitBooks.net. 2014-10-12. Retrieved 2014-10-16. Cite error: The named reference "DownumInterview2014" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  5. ^ Downum, Amanda (2006). "Biography". www.amandadownum.com. Retrieved 2014-10-12.
  6. ^ Mandelo, Brit (2011-01-10). "Queering SFF: The Bone Palace by Amanda Downum". www.tor.com. Retrieved 2014-10-13.
  7. ^ Bourke, Liz (2014-07-01). "Juicy and Interestingly Complex: Amanda Downum's Necromancer Chronicles". www.tor.com. Retrieved 2014-10-14.
  8. ^ a b "Amanda Downum - Summary Bibliography". Isfdb Science Fiction. Al von Ruff. 24 April 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
  9. ^ a b c d e "An Interview with Amanda Downum on THE DROWNING CITY". Orbit Books. Orbit. 22 August 2012. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
  10. ^ a b Fergus, Stefan (29 June 2011). "A Quick Chat with AMANDA DOWNUM". Civilian Reader. Blogger.com. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
  11. ^ a b c Delnoch, Dros (10 November 2009). "INTERVIEW: Amanda Downum". Falcata Times. Blogger.com. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
  12. ^ a b c 9, J (3 September 2011). "Blogoversary Author Interview & Giveaway: Amanda Downum". Blood Rose Books. Blogger.com. Retrieved 21 October 2014. {{ cite web}}: |last1= has numeric name ( help)
  13. ^ a b "Interview With Amanda Downum on The Drowning City". orbitbooks.net. Orbit. 2012. Retrieved 2014-10-16.
  14. ^ Downum, Amanda. "Me". amandadownum.com. Downum. Retrieved 2014-10-16.
  15. ^ Downum, Amanda (2014-09-01). "Still So Strange Blog". livejournal.com. Live Journal. Retrieved 2014-10-16.
  16. ^ a b c Downum, Amanda (2014-01-01). "Writing". amandadownum.com. Retrieved 2014-10-14.
  17. ^ Miller, Deborah (31 Jan 2010). "Amanda Downum". http://www.gemmellaward.com/notes/Amanda_Downum. Retrieved 2014-10-14. {{ cite web}}: External link in |website= ( help)
  18. ^ a b c Downum, Amanda. "Amanda Downum Writing". Still So Strange. Amanda Downum. Retrieved 2014-10-15.
  19. ^ a b c Kelly, Mark. "David Gemmel Legend Awards". Science Fiction Awards Database. Locus Science Fiction Awards Foundation. Retrieved 2014-10-15.
  20. ^ a b c Kelly, Mark. "James Tiptree Jr Memorial Award". Science Fiction Awards Database. Locus Science Fiction Awards Foundation. Retrieved 2014-10-15.
  21. ^ a b c "Spectrum Awards". Gaylactic Spectrum Awards. Gaylactic Spectrum Awards. Retrieved 2014-10-15.
Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/?title=User:Jmdeane1/Amanda_Downum&oldid=630791038"

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