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Howard Waldrop
American author of science fiction (1946–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Howard Waldrop (September 15, 1946 – January 14, 2024) was an American science fiction author who worked primarily in short fiction. He received the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement in 2021.
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![]() Waldrop in 2007 | |
Born | (1946-09-15)September 15, 1946 Houston, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | January 14, 2024(2024-01-14) (aged 77) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
Occupation | Fiction writer |
Genre | Science fiction |
Notable works | "The Ugly Chickens", "Night of the Cooters" |
Notable awards | Nebula Award (1980) World Fantasy Award (1981) |
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