Shelley Parker-Chan
Shelley Parker-Chan is an Asian-Australian author and former diplomat who worked on human rights, gender equality, and LGBTQ+ rights in Southeast Asia. They are best known for their debut historical fantasy novel, 'She Who Became the Sun', which reimagines the rise of the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty. Their work often explores themes of gender, identity, and power.
Awards
['Astounding Award for Best New Writer (2022)', 'British Fantasy Award for Best Fantasy Novel (2022)', 'British Fantasy Award for Best Newcomer (2022)']
Notable Works
['She Who Became the Sun', 'He Who Drowned the World']
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