Author Archives: Rachel Swirsky

About Rachel Swirsky

Hi, I'm Rachel! I write science fiction and fantasy short stories. I've won the Nebula Award twice, and been nominated for the Hugo Award, the World Fantasy Award, and some other things. My seventy or so short stories are available around the internet as well as in print, and many of them are in my latest collection, How the World Became Quiet. I have a masters degree in fiction from the University of Iowa. I have five cats. I like my cats, but strongly suggest one stops at three. Or two. Excuse me, I have to go take care of cats.

Rachel Swirsky: A Brief Short Story Recommendation

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Rachel Swirsky

I’ve got a couple writing and reading assignments that have me busy right now, but I’ll be doing a post on the first few months of Asimovs and F&SF in 2012 as soon as I can get to it. In … Continue reading →

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Rachel Swirsky’s Reflections on 2012 Online (Jan 1 – Feb 15)

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Rachel Swirsky

Hey y’all! I just finished reading the stories from the first six weeks of the year on all the online venues that I plan to frequent. I haven’t finished reading Asimov’s and Interzone yet, but that’ll have to wait a … Continue reading →

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Hello! Rachel Swirsky Joining Last Short Story

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Rachel Swirsky

Hello! I am joining Last Short Story. I’m excited to be here. My name is Rachel Swirsky and I write short fiction. I have an MFA from the Iowa Writers Workshop. I’ve been nominated for the Hugo, the Locus, the … Continue reading →