C. J. Cherryh Biography
C.J. Cherryh is the pen name of Carolyn Janice Cherry, an American science fiction and fantasy author born on September 1, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri. She is known for her complex and well-developed characters, detailed world-building, and intricate plots that explore themes of identity, politics, and culture.
Cherryh grew up in a family of educators and was an avid reader from an early age. She attended the University of Oklahoma, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Latin in 1964, and later earned a Master of Arts in Classics from Johns Hopkins University in 1965. She then went on to teach at John Hopkins University and the United States Naval Academy.
In 1975, Cherryh published her first novel, "Gate of Ivrel", which was the first book in her "Morgaine" series. This series, which followed the adventures of a time-traveling warrior, became a critical and commercial success, and helped establish Cherryh as a major voice in the science fiction and fantasy genres.
Over the next few decades, Cherryh continued to publish prolifically, producing several highly-regarded series and standalone novels. Notable works include the "Chanur" series, which explored the complex politics and relationships between various alien species, and the "Foreigner" series, which followed the trials and tribulations of a human diplomat living among a group of aliens on a distant planet.
Cherryh's works have received numerous awards and nominations, including the Hugo Award, the Nebula Award, and the Locus Award. In 1998, she was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and in 2016, she was awarded the Cóyotl Award for lifetime achievement in anthropomorphic literature.
Throughout her career, Cherryh has been known for her meticulous attention to detail and her ability to create rich and believable worlds that immerse readers in her stories. She continues to write and publish to this day, and remains a beloved and influential figure in the science fiction and fantasy community.
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