Sir Julius Vogel Award
3 appearances
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Edition 21 (2009) Winner
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Edition 21 (2009) Winner
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Edition 23 (2011) Winner
Helen Lowe
ヘレン・ロウ
Helen Lowe
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1961 （Wellington）
- Nationality
- New Zealander
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- New Zealand → Singapore
Career
- Occupations
- Author, Novelist
- Active Years
- 2008-2024
- Affiliations
- University of Canterbury
- Nominations
- 2013 David Gemmell Legend Award shortlisted for The Gathering of the Lost
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Waikato | — | English and Geography | Bachelor of Arts | — | New Zealand |
| Stockholm University | — | Social Science | Postgraduate Diploma in Social Science | — | Sweden |
University of Waikato
English and Geography
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
Year of Graduation:
1983
Country:
New Zealand
Stockholm University
Social Science
Degree:
Postgraduate Diploma in Social Science
Year of Graduation:
1984
Country:
Sweden
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Sir Julius Vogel Award | Thornspell | Best Novel: Young Adult | Science Fiction and Fantasy Association of New Zealand | Winner |
| 2009 | Sir Julius Vogel Award | — | Best New Talent | Science Fiction and Fantasy Association of New Zealand | Winner |
| 2011 | Sir Julius Vogel Award | The Heir of Night | Best Novel | Science Fiction and Fantasy Association of New Zealand | Winner |
| 2012 | David Gemmell Morningstar Award | The Heir of Night | Best Fantasy Newcomer | David Gemmell Legend Awards | Winner |
Sir Julius Vogel Award
2009
Work:
Thornspell
Category:
Best Novel: Young Adult
Organization:
Science Fiction and Fantasy Association of New Zealand
Result:
Winner
Sir Julius Vogel Award
2009
Category:
Best New Talent
Organization:
Science Fiction and Fantasy Association of New Zealand
Result:
Winner
Sir Julius Vogel Award
2011
Work:
The Heir of Night
Category:
Best Novel
Organization:
Science Fiction and Fantasy Association of New Zealand
Result:
Winner
David Gemmell Morningstar Award
2012
Work:
The Heir of Night
Category:
Best Fantasy Newcomer
Organization:
David Gemmell Legend Awards
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Thornspell
2008 FantasyA young adult fantasy novel retelling Sleeping Beauty.
MagicFateRoyal intrigue
The Heir of Night
2010 FantasyBook 1 of The Wall of Night quartet.
Hero's journeyThreat of darknessBloodlines
The Gathering of the Lost
2012 FantasyBook 2 of The Wall of Night quartet.
Daughter of Blood
2016 FantasyBook 3 of The Wall of Night quartet.
Bibliography
- Thornspell (2008/2009)
- The Heir of Night (2010)
- The Gathering of the Lost (2012)
- Daughter of Blood (2016)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Rich world-buildingPoetic prose
- Recurring Motifs
- Conflict of light and darkProphecy and destiny
Legacy
Prominent New Zealand fantasy author, three-time Sir Julius Vogel Award winner, and recipient of the David Gemmell Morningstar Award.
Trivia
- Three-time winner of the Sir Julius Vogel Award.
- Won Best New Talent with debut novel Thornspell.