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Karl Schroeder (/ˈʃrdər/) (born September 4, 1962) is a Canadian science fiction author and a professional futurist. His novels present far-future speculations on topics such as nanotechnology, terraforming, augmented reality, and interstellar travel, and are deeply philosophical. More recently he also focuses on near-future topics.[1] Several of his short stories feature the character Gennady Malianov.

Karl Schroeder
Born (1962-09-04) September 4, 1962 (age 60)
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
OccupationAuthor, technology consultant
GenreScience fiction
Notable worksVentus, Permanence
Website
kschroeder.com

Biography


Schroeder was born in a Mennonite family in Brandon, Manitoba. In 1986 he moved to Toronto, where he now lives with his wife Janice Beitel and daughter.[1] After publishing a dozen short stories, Schroeder published his first novel, Ventus, in 2000. A prequel to Ventus, Lady of Mazes, was published in 2005. He has published seven more novels and is co-author (with Cory Doctorow) of the self-help book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Science Fiction. Schroeder currently writes, consults in the area of futures studies.[2]

In October, 2011, Karl Schroeder was awarded a Master of Design degree in Strategic Foresight and Innovation from OCAD University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[1]


Awards



Selected bibliography



Stand-alone



Ventus



Virga



References


  1. "About Me", at the Karl Schroeder official website
  2. Karl Schroeder official website, accessed September, 2008.
  3. Sun of Suns in libraries (WorldCat catalog)
  4. 2007 Award Winners & Nominees





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