K. Tempest Bradford (born April 19, 1978 in

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) is an African-American science fiction and

fantasy author Fantasy is a genre of speculative fiction that involves supernatural or magical elements, often including imaginary places and creatures. The genre's roots lie in oral traditions, which later became fantasy literature and drama. From the ...

and editor. She was a non-fiction and managing editor with ''

Fantasy Magazine A fantasy fiction magazine, or fantasy magazine, is a magazine which publishes primarily fantasy fiction. Not generally included in the category are magazines for children with stories about such characters as Santa Claus. Also not included are ...

'' from 2007 to 2009, and has edited fiction for Peridot Books, The Fortean Bureau, and

Sybil's Garage ''Sybil's Garage'' was a speculative fiction, poetry, and art journal, published by Senses Five Press. Issues one through six were released as a small press magazine, or zine. Issue seven was released in trade paperback format. The publication co ...

. She is the author of ''Ruby Finley vs. the Interstellar Invasion'', her debut middle grade novel published in 2022, which won the

Andre Norton Award The Andre Norton Nebula Award for Middle Grade and Young Adult Fiction (formerly the Andre Norton Award for Young Adult Science Fiction and Fantasy) is an annual award presented by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) to the ...

in 2023.

Biography

A graduate of

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, Bradford is also an alumna of the

Clarion West Writers Workshop Clarion West is a non-profit organization best known for their intensive six-week workshop for writers preparing for professional careers in speculative fiction. The Six-Week Workshop is a space for writing short stories and learning how to worksho ...

(class of 2003) and the Online Writing Workshop (formerly Del Rey). She has been a juror for the

James Tiptree, Jr. Award The Otherwise Award, originally known as the James Tiptree Jr. Award, is an American annual literary prize for works of science fiction or fantasy that expand or explore one's understanding of gender. It was initiated in February 1991 by science ...

and is currently Vice-Chair of the

Carl Brandon Society The Carl Brandon Society is an organization originating within the science fiction fandom, science fiction community. Their mission "is to increase racial and ethnic diversity in the production of and audience for speculative fiction." Their vision ...

Steering Committee. Bradford is an activist for racial and gender equality both within and outside of the science fiction community. In 2005, she founded the Angry Black Woman blog, and her contributions under that moniker have appeared in Feminist SF: The Blog, ''

ColorLines ''Colorlines'' is a digital news platform that publishes political content focusing on social justice and progressive activism. History ''Colorlines'' was founded in 1998 as a print publication published jointly by the Applied Research Center ( ...

'',

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's ''

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'', and African-American studies textbooks. She teaches creative writing classes that focus on writing inclusive narratives for Writing the Other, LitReactor, and

Clarion West Clarion West is a non-profit organization best known for their intensive six-week workshop for writers preparing for professional careers in speculative fiction. The Six-Week Workshop is a space for writing short stories and learning how to worksho ...

Selected works

Fiction

* '' Ruby Finley vs. the Interstellar Invasion'' (September 2022,

Farrar, Straus and Giroux Farrar, Straus and Giroux (FSG) is an American book publishing company, founded in 1946 by Roger Williams Straus Jr. and John C. Farrar. FSG is known for publishing literary books, and its authors have won numerous awards, including Pulitzer P ...

(BYR), ) * "The Copper Scarab" in Clockwork Cairo, ed. Matthew Bright, 2017 and Sunspot Jungle: The Ever Expanding Universe of Fantasy and Science Fiction, ed. Bill Campbell, 2019. * "Until Forgiveness Comes" in ''

Strange Horizons ''Strange Horizons'' is an online magazine, online speculative fiction magazine. It also features speculative poetry and non-fiction in every issue, including reviews, essays, interviews, and roundtables. History and profile It was launched in S ...

'', 2008 and In the Shadow of the Towers: Speculative Fiction in a Post-9/11 World, ed. Douglas Lain, 2015 * "Uncertainty Principle" in ''Diverse Energies'', 2012. * "Black Feather" in Interfictions, 2007; PodCastle, 2010, and Happily Ever After, ed. John Klima, 2011. * "Elan Vital" in Sybil's Garage No. 6, 2009 and EscapePod episode 269, 2010. * "Enmity" in

Electric Velocipede ''Electric Velocipede'' was a small press speculative fiction fan magazine edited by John Klima. Published from 2001 to 2013, ''Electric Velocipede'' won the Hugo Award for Best Fanzine in 2009. History In 2000, editor John Klima was inspired ...

issue 17/18, 2009. * "Different Day" in Federations, 2009. * "The Seventh Reflection" in Thou Shalt Not... a horror and dark fantasy anthology, 2006. * "Change of Life" in Farthing, 2006; PodCastle, 2009. * "Hard Rain" in Farthing, 2006. * "Why I Don't Drink Anymore" (as Finley Larkin) in Abyss & Apex, 2003. * "Elf Aware" (as Finley Larkin) in Cafe Irreal, 2002; PodCastle, 2009. * "What We Make Of It" in Peridot Books, 2000.

Non-fiction

* "Androids and Allegory", Mother of Invention anthology supplementary essay, Twelfth Planet Press, 2018. * "Representation Matters: A Literary Call To Arms", LitReactor Magazine, 2017. * "Cultural Appropriation Is, In Fact, Indefensible",

Code Switch ''Code Switch'' is a podcast from National Public Radio ( NPR), and an online outlet covering race and culture. Code Switch began in 2013 as a blog, and a series of stories contributed to NPR radio programs. The ''Code Switch'' podcast launch ...

blog, 2017. * io9 Newsstand, a weekly column at

io9 ''io9'' is a sub-blog of the technology blog ''Gizmodo'' that focuses on science fiction and fantasy pop culture, with former focuses on science, technology and futurism. It was created as a standalone blog in 2008 by editor Annalee Newitz under ...

, 2014 - 2015. * "An ‘Unexpected’ Treat For

Octavia E. Butler Octavia Estelle Butler (June 22, 1947 – February 24, 2006) was an American science fiction writer who won several awards for her works, including Hugo, Locus, and Nebula awards. In 1995, Butler became the first science-fiction writer to recei ...

Fans",

Book Review, 2014. * "Invisible Bisexuality in Torchwood",

Apex Magazine ''Apex Magazine'', also previously known as ''Apex Digest'', is an American Horror fiction magazine, horror and science fiction magazine. This subscription webzine, ''Apex Magazine'', contains short fiction, reviews, and interviews. It has been ...

, 2014. * "Women Are Destroying Science Fiction! (That’s OK; They Created It)",

Books, 2014. * "What Will Be The Next Game Of Thrones? We’ve Got Some Ideas",

Books, 2014. * "The Women We Don't See: Season Thirteen", Chicks Unravel Time: Women Journey Through Every Season of Doctor Who.

Mad Norwegian Press Mad Norwegian Press is an American publisher of science-fiction guides and novels. The company has worked with authors such as Harlan Ellison, Peter David, Diana Gabaldon, Tanya Huff, Emma Bull, Elizabeth Bear, Mary Robinette Kowal, Seanan McGui ...

, 2012. * "Why Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is The Ultimate White Guilt Fantasy",

, 2012. * "Martha Jones: Fangirl Blues", Chicks Dig Time Lords: A Celebration of Doctor Who by the Women Who Love It.

, 2010. * "Why 'Black' and Not 'African American'?", ''Key Debates: An Introduction To African American Studies''. Ed. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Jennifer Burton (January 2010) * Q&A, ''The WisCon Chronicles'', vol. 1.

Aqueduct Press Aqueduct Press is a publisher based in Seattle, Washington, United States, that publishes material featuring a feminist viewpoint. History Aqueduct Press was founded in 2004 by L. Timmel Duchamp. The company has focused on publishing speculat ...

, 2007. * "On the Clarion Workshops", ''The WisCon Chronicles'', vol. 2.

, 2008. * "WisCon and POC Spaces", ''The WisCon Chronicles'', vol. 3: Carnival of Feminist SF.

, 2009.

Role-playing games

* ''

Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft ''Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft'' is a sourcebook that details the Domains of Dread from the ''Ravenloft'' campaign setting for the 5th edition of the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' fantasy role-playing game. Summary ''Van Richten's Guide to Ravenl ...

'' (writer,

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, 2021)

Awards

Notes

External links

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Entry at the Feminist SF wiki
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Angry Black Woman blog
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