Fran Wilde

Fran Wilde is an award-winning science fiction and fantasy author known for her inventive worldbuilding and vivid storytelling. Her debut novel, "Updraft," launched the critically acclaimed Bone Universe trilogy, earning her the Andre Norton and Compton Crook Awards. She has contributed to the "Star Wars" universe with "From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi" and crafted the imaginative novella "The Fire Opal Mechanism." Wilde's work spans multiple genres, from sweeping epic fantasy to intricate clockwork adventures. Her short fiction has appeared in numerous prestigious publications, and she continues to captivate readers with her bold, imaginative narratives.