Esther Friesner

Esther Friesner is the author of over thirty novels and over 150 short stories, in addition to published poetry, nonfiction articles, a professionally produced comedy, and an advice column, "Ask Auntie Esther."  She is also the editor of seven anthologies including the popular CHICKS IN CHAINMAIL series.  Her stories, "Death and the Librarian" and "A Birthday" won the Nebula Award in successive years.  In addition, she has been a Nebula finalist three times and a Hugo finalist once.  Educated at Vassar College, she went on to receive her M.A. and Ph.D. in Spanish form Yale University, where she taught before becoming a full-time writer.  She lives in Connecticut, is married, and is the mother of two.  This is her second visit to Japan.

Recently published - TEMPING FATE (Penguin/Dutton) 2006 NOBODY'S PRINCESS (Random HOuse) 2007

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