✍️ Author Biography
Brenda Cooper
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⭐ Known for: Building Harlequin's Moon (2005)
Brenda Cooper is a futurist author and CIO, known for science fiction novels and short stories, often co-written with Larry Niven.
Brenda Cooper, born August 12, 1960, is an author and futurist based in Kirkland, Washington, where she also serves as the city's Chief Information Officer. Her writing career includes ten novels and numerous short stories. She has collaborated on short fiction with Larry Niven, and also co-authored the novel "Building Harlequin's Moon" with him.
Cooper received her undergraduate education at California State University, Fullerton, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Management Information Systems. She is currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts at StoneCoast, a program affiliated with the University of Southern Maine. She resides in Woodinville, Washington, with her family and three dogs. Her work has been recognized with an Endeavor Award for "The Silver Ship and the Sea" in 2008 and for "Edge of Dark" in 2016.
Literary Contributions
Brenda Cooper has authored ten novels and a significant body of short fiction. Her collaborations extend to notable science fiction writer Larry Niven, with whom she co-authored the novel "Building Harlequin's Moon" and various short stories. Cooper's novels include entries in the "Silver Ship" series such as "The Silver Ship and the Sea" and "Reading the Wind," as well as the "Ruby's Song" series, featuring "The Creative Fire" and "The Diamond Deep." Her short fiction has appeared in various anthologies and magazines, including "Clarkesworld Magazine," "Nature," and collections like "Chasing Shadows" and "Defending the Future."
Professional and Academic Background
Beyond her literary pursuits, Brenda Cooper holds a professional role as the Chief Information Officer for the city of Kirkland, Washington. This position reflects her expertise in information systems, an area she also studied academically. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management Information Systems from California State University, Fullerton. Continuing her education, Cooper is currently working towards a Master of Fine Arts degree from StoneCoast, which is part of the University of Southern Maine. She lives in Woodinville, Washington, with her family and pets.
