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The Definitely Not Serious Bio
Stina Leicht is an award-nominated sf/fantasy writer. When she was small she wanted to grow up to be like Vincent Price. Unfortunately, there are no basements in Texas--thus, making it impossible to wall up anyone alive in the cellar. Alas, she'll have to resign herself to going quietly mad while wearing a smoking jacket. Too bad Texas is hot, she doesn't smoke, and therefore, doesn't own a smoking jacket. |
The Theatrical Cut (85 words)
Stina Leicht is an award-nominated sf/fantasy writer. Her newest novel, Loki’s Ring is a Feminist Space Opera released in March 2023 by Saga Press. Her first SF novel was Persephone Station. She was a finalist for the Crawford Award in 2011 and the Astounding Award for Best New Writer in 2011 and 2012. She has also written four Fantasy novels: Cold Iron, Blackthorne, Of Blood and Honey, And Blue Skies from Pain. She’s now working on her next SF novel, Helix Falls, which will be published in 2025. The Director’s Cut (128 words) Stina Leicht is an award-nominated sf/fantasy writer. Her latest novel, Loki’s Ring is a Feminist Space Opera released in March 2023 by Saga Press. Her first SF novel was Persephone Station and was published by Saga Press in 2021. She was a finalist for the Crawford Award in 2011 and the Astounding Award for Best New Writer in 2011 and 2012. She has also written four Fantasy novels. Published in 2015, Cold Iron is an Epic Fantasy. The followup, Blackthorne, was published in 2017. Of Blood and Honey (2011) as well as And Blue Skies from Pain (2012) are Urban Fantasy set in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. She’s now working on her next SF novel, Helix Falls, which will be published by Saga Press in 2025. |
Photo credit Tammy Bright, 2022.
How to correctly pronounce my name
My last name is German. People always mispronounce it. I'm used to that, but now it's come to a point where bets are being placed re: who is right. So, I'll let you in on the secret, Dear Reader. My first name is pronounced "Steena." Think of it as Tina with an extra-added S. My last name is pronounced "Lite" like the beer. Go forth and win that bet!
My last name is German. People always mispronounce it. I'm used to that, but now it's come to a point where bets are being placed re: who is right. So, I'll let you in on the secret, Dear Reader. My first name is pronounced "Steena." Think of it as Tina with an extra-added S. My last name is pronounced "Lite" like the beer. Go forth and win that bet!
Acknowledgements and Awards:
And Blue Skies from Pain was featured on the Locus Recommended Reading list
Astounding Award Nominee (2012 and 2011)
Crawford Award short list (2012)
And Blue Skies from Pain was featured on the Locus Recommended Reading list
Astounding Award Nominee (2012 and 2011)
Crawford Award short list (2012)