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Connie Willis was born in Denver, Colorado, United States on December 31, 1945. Connie Willis is listed as a novelist, poet and science fiction writer. The age as of 2026 is 80. Schooling on record includes University of Northern Colorado. Recorded honors include Bob Morane award for best foreign novel (2001), Nebula Award for Best Novelette (1983, 1990), Nebula Award for Best Short Story (1983) and 4 more.
My Take
Connie Willis is, to me, one of the most undervalued giants in modern fiction outside genre circles. Yes, she has won more Hugos and Nebulas than anyone, but the raw count undersells her real gift: range. The same writer who shattered me with the plague-stricken grief of Doomsday Book also wrote the giddy farce of To Say Nothing of the Dog. Moving between heartbreak and comedy without breaking stride is rare, and she does it inside the same time-travel framework. I think future readers will rank her alongside the field's true masters, not merely as its most decorated competitor.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Connie Willis
- Name (Japanese)
- コニー・ウィリス
- Reading
- こにー・うぃりす
- Born
- December 31, 1945 (age 80)
- Origin
- Denver, Colorado, United States
- Occupation
- novelist / poet / writer / science fiction writer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rooster
2. Background
- University
- University of Northern Colorado
Awards & achievements
- 2001 Bob Morane award for best foreign novel
- 1983 Nebula Award for Best Novelette
- 1983 Nebula Award for Best Short Story
- 1983 Hugo Award for Best Novelette
- 1988 John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
- 1989 Nebula Award for Best Novella
- 1989 Hugo Award for Best Novella
- 1990 Nebula Award for Best Novelette
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Doomsday Book |
| Notable work | To Say Nothing of the Dog |
| Notable work | Blackout/All Clear |
4. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.sftv.org/cw
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connie%20Willis
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B3%E3%83%8B%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A3%E3%83%AA%E3%82%B9
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q234700
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Connie Willis born?
Connie Willis was born on December 31, 1945 and is 80 years old.
Where is Connie Willis from?
Connie Willis is from Denver, Colorado, United States.
What does Connie Willis do?
Connie Willis works as novelist, poet, writer, science fiction writer.
Where did Connie Willis study?
Connie Willis attended University of Northern Colorado.
What is Connie Willis known for?
Connie Willis's notable works include Doomsday Book, To Say Nothing of the Dog, Blackout/All Clear.
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