Mary Robinette Kowal

Award-winning science fiction and fantasy author

United States

About Mary

Mary Robinette Kowal is a science fiction and fantasy author. She has written several novels and short stories, and has won numerous awards for her work. Kowal is best known for her work in the science fiction and fantasy genres, and has been praised for her unique storytelling style. She is also a professional editor and has worked on several projects. Kowal has a strong online presence, with a website and social media accounts. She is based in the United States.

Associated Podcasts

Clarkesworld Magazine

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Writing Excuses

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Recent Appearances

21.13: Does The Middle Have To Be Soggy?

Writing Excuses•Mar 29, 2026•24:50•host

21.12: Breaking Down Barriers- Environment

Writing Excuses•Mar 22, 2026•24:43•host

Mary Robinette Kowal

About Mary

Associated Podcasts

Clarkesworld Magazine

Writing Excuses

Connect

Recent Appearances

21.13: Does The Middle Have To Be Soggy?

21.12: Breaking Down Barriers- Environment

Key Topics

21.11: The Cold Open- Action

21.10: The Cold Open- Voice

21.09: Grounding The Reader

21.08: Setting Expectations

21.07: Deep Dive- “With Her Serpent Locks”

21.06: Begin and the Beginning

21.05: The Same But Different

21.04: Deconstructing the Hero's Journey

21.03: Deconstructing Plots

21.02: My Process is Not Your Process

21.01: Welcome to the New Year!

20.52: 2025 End-of-Year Wrap Up

20.51: Howard Tayler’s Personal Writing Process

20.50: Dan Wells’ Personal Writing Process

20.49: Using Tone and Mood

20.48: Now Go Write- How to Pitch Your Work

20.47: Now Go Write- All the Eggs in All the Baskets

20.46: Now Go Write- Break All The Rules (Part 2)