Catherine Asaro
AmericanFantasyScience FictionSpace OperaRomanceb. 1955
Catherine Ann Asaro is an American science fiction and fantasy author, singer, and educator. She holds a Ph.D. in chemical physics from Harvard University and is best known for her 'Saga of the Skolian Empire' series. Her work is noted for blending hard science fiction with romance and space adventure, often incorporating complex mathematical and scientific concepts. She is also a former ballet dancer and has been an advocate for women in STEM fields.
Awards
['Nebula Award for Best Novel (2001, The Quantum Rose)', 'Nebula Award for Best Novella (The Spacetime Pool)', 'RT Book Club Award for Best Science Fiction Novel (multiple times)']
Notable Works
['Saga of the Skolian Empire', 'The Quantum Rose', 'Primary Inversion', 'Catch the Lightning', 'Undercity']
