Compton Crook Award
1 appearances
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Edition 24 (2006) Winner
Maria V. Snyder
マリア・ブイ・スナイダー
Maria V. Snyder
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1973-04-15 （Philadelphia, Pennsylvania）
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
Career
- Occupations
- Author
- Active Years
- 2005-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University | College of Earth and Mineral Sciences | Meteorology | BS | — | United States |
| Seton Hill University | — | Writing and Language | MA | — | United States |
Pennsylvania State University
College of Earth and Mineral Sciences
/ Meteorology
Degree:
BS
Country:
United States
Meteorology degree
Seton Hill University
Writing and Language
Degree:
MA
Country:
United States
Master of Arts in Writing
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Compton Crook Award | Poison Study | — | Baltimore Science Fiction Society | win |
Compton Crook Award
2006
Work:
Poison Study
Organization:
Baltimore Science Fiction Society
Result:
win
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Poison Study
2005 FantasyFantasy novel following the adventures of poison taster Yelena.
PoisonMagicPolitical intrigue
Magic Study
2006 FantasySequel continuing Yelena's magical journey.
MagicGrowthAdventure
Fire Study
2008 FantasyConclusion to the Study trilogy.
Fire magicWarLove
Bibliography
- Poison Study
- Magic Study
- Fire Study
- Storm Glass
- Sea Glass
- Spy Glass
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Detailed world-buildingEngaging character development
- Recurring Motifs
- Magical powersEnvironmental science elementsStrong female protagonists
Legacy
American fantasy author best known for the Study Series, incorporating meteorology knowledge.
Trivia
- Mother of two children.
- Hobbies: traveling, photography, jewelry making, playing cello, volleyball.