Sarah Zettel

Sarah Zettel (born December 14, 1966) is an American science fiction, fantasy and mystery author.

Life and career

Zettel was born in Sacramento, California.^[1] Her mother, Gail Beavers, is a retired teacher and social worker; her father, Leonard Francis Zettel, Jr., is a retired engineer and programmer. She obtained a B.A. in Communications from the University of Michigan.^[2] She is married to a rocket scientist. She currently lives in Michigan.^[3]

Zettel published her first short story in 1988. Her first novel, Reclamation, was nominated for the Philip K. Dick Award in 1996, and in 1997 won (tied) the Locus Award for Best First Novel. Writing as C. L. Anderson, her novel Bitter Angels^[3] won the 2010 Philip K. Dick award for best paperback original novel.^[4][5]

Bibliography

Science fiction novels

• Reclamation (1996)
• Fool's War (1997)
• Playing God (1998)
• The Quiet Invasion (2000)
• Kingdom of Cages (2001)
• Bitter Angels (2009) (Pseudonymously, as C. L. Anderson) - 2010 Phillip K. Dick Award

Isavalta series (Fantasy)

• A Sorcerer's Treason (2002)
• The Usurper's Crown (2003)
• The Firebird's Vengeance (2004)
• Sword of the Deceiver (2007)

Camelot series (Fantasy)

• In Camelot's Shadow (2004)
• For Camelot's Honor (2005)
• Under Camelot's Banner (2006)
• Camelot's Blood (2008)

The American Fairy Trilogy (Fantasy)

• Dust Girl (2012)
• Golden Girl (2013)
• Bad Luck Girl (2014)

Vampire Chef series (Mystery)

• A Taste of the Nightlife (#1) (2011)
• Let Them Eat Stake (#2) (2012)

Mystery Novels

• Palace of Spies (2013)

Short story collection

• Miss Underwood and the Mermaid (1999)

References

External links

• author website
• Biography and Interview at her publisher's website (Hachette Book Group USA)
• Interview at SFFWorld.com
• Sarah Zettel at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
• Bibliography on SciFan
• Story behind Golden Girl - essay on Upcoming4.me