Robert Charles Wilson

Robert Charles Wilson, born in 1953, is an American-Canadian author celebrated for his contributions to science fiction. His career began with early publications in the 1970s, and he has since garnered significant critical acclaim, including the Hugo Award for Best Novel for 'Spin'. Wilson's bibliography features numerous novels and short story collections, with several works receiving nominations for prestigious awards like the Philip K. Dick Award and the John W. Campbell Memorial Award. He has also authored non-fiction, exploring themes of atheism and agnosticism. Wilson was born in California but spent most of his life in Canada, becoming a citizen in 2007, and currently resides in Ontario with his wife. His work has been recognized internationally, with several novels receiving awards or nominations in countries like Japan and Israel.

Robert Charles Wilson's prolific career in science fiction has been marked by numerous accolades. He is a recipient of the prestigious Hugo Award for Best Novel for his work 'Spin', and the John W. Campbell Memorial Award for 'The Chronoliths'. Further recognition includes the Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award for his novelette "The Cartesian Theater", multiple Prix Aurora Awards for works such as 'Blind Lake' and 'Darwinia', and the Philip K. Dick Award for 'Mysterium'. His novel 'Julian Comstock: A Story of 22nd-Century America' was also a finalist for the Hugo Award. Wilson's early publications appeared under the name Bob Chuck Wilson, and his short story collection 'The Perseids and Other Stories' is set in Toronto. Author Stephen King has lauded Wilson as "probably the finest science-fiction author now writing".

Among Wilson's significant contributions to the science fiction genre are the novels 'Blind Lake', 'Darwinia', 'The Chronoliths', and 'Mysterium', each earning him critical attention and awards. His 'Spin' series, which includes 'Spin', 'Axis', and 'Vortex', has been particularly successful, with 'Spin' winning the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 2006 and receiving international recognition. The novella 'Julian: A Christmas Story' was expanded into the novel 'Julian Comstock: A Story of 22nd-Century America', a Hugo Award nominee. His literary agent is Shawna McCarthy, and his more recent books have been edited by Teresa Nielsen Hayden of Tor Books. Wilson's latest novel, 'Last Year', was published in late 2016.

Born in California on December 15, 1953, Robert Charles Wilson spent his formative years growing up near Toronto, Ontario. While he had a brief period living in Whittier, California, in the early 1970s, he has predominantly resided in Canada. This strong connection to the country led him to become a Canadian citizen in 2007. He has lived in various Canadian locations, including Nanaimo, British Columbia, and Vancouver. Currently, he resides with his wife, Sharry, in Concord, a part of Vaughan, Ontario, situated north of Toronto. He is the father of two sons, Paul and Devon.

“probably the finest science-fiction author now writing”