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Stephen R. Donaldson
Fast Facts:
- Stephen R. Donaldson was born in 1947 in Ohio, but lived in India until 1963. He now lives in New Mexico.
- Donaldson has worked as a hospital dispatcher, teaching fellow, writing instructor and editor.
- Donaldson's first Thomas Covenant novel, LORD FOUL'S BANE, was published in 1977.
- In addition to his novels, Donaldson has written a number of short stories for anthologies and magazines.
- Donaldson also writes fiction under the name "Reeds Stephens."
- The first of Donaldson's many writing awards and honors was given in 1979 by the British Fantasy Society for Best Novel. Other awards include the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer (1979) and the World Fantasy Award for REAVE THE JUST AND OTHER TALES (2000).
- Aside from writing, one of Donaldson's hobbies is martial arts. He received a black belt in Shotokan karate from Sensei Mike Heister and Anshin Personal Defense. He is also a member of Anshin Budo Kai and NM Shotokan Karate.
Sources
http://www.stephenrdonaldson.com/background_biography.php
http://www.stephenrdonaldson.com/background_employment.php
http://www.stephenrdonaldson.com/background_ListPublications.php
http://www.stephenrdonaldson.com/background_awards.php
http://www.stephenrdonaldson.com/background_memberships.php
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