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'''Walter Jon Williams''' (born 1953) is an American writer, primarily of ]. Previously he wrote nautical adventure fiction under the name '''Jon Williams''', in particular, a series of historical novels set during the age of sail, Privateers and Gentlemen (1981–1984).<ref name=CSUM/>
'''Walter Jon Williams''' (born October 28, 1953)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.walterjonwilliams.net/2007/10/geezer-test/ |title=Geezer Test |last=Williams |first=Walter Jon |date=28 October 2007 |publisher=Walter Jon Williams |access-date=20 May 2021 |quote=Since it's now my birthday, and the whole day is entirely about me—making it not unlike other days, actually—it's only appropriate that I devise a test to discover if you guys are as wise as I am.}}</ref> is an American writer, primarily of ]. Previously he wrote nautical adventure fiction under the name '''Jon Williams''', in particular, ''Privateers and Gentlemen'' (1981–1984), a series of historical novels set during the ].<ref name=CSUM/>


==Career== ==Career==
As Jon Williams, he designed the game ''Heart of Oak'' (1982) and '']'' (1983) for ].<ref name="designers">{{Cite book|author=Shannon Appelcline|title=Designers & Dragons|publisher=Mongoose Publishing|year=2011| isbn= 978-1-907702-58-7}}</ref>{{rp|74}} A '']'' RPG sourcebook called '']'' (1989) was licensed by ], based on the 1986 novel of the same name by Williams.<ref name="designers"/>{{rp|209}} Writing as Jon Williams, he designed the wargame ''Tradition of Victory'' and role-playing game ''Promotions and Prizes'', which were republished by ] as '']'' (1982) and '']'' (1983).<ref name="designers">{{Cite book|author=Shannon Appelcline|title=Designers & Dragons|publisher=Mongoose Publishing|year=2011| isbn= 978-1-907702-58-7}}</ref>{{rp|74}} A role-playing game sourcebook for '']'' called '']'' (1989) was licensed by ], based on the 1986 novel of the same name by Williams.<ref name="designers"/>{{rp|209}}

Several of Williams' novels have a distinct ] feel to them,{{according to whom|date=October 2017}} notably '']'' (also an homage to ]'s novel '']''),{{citation needed|date=October 2019}} '']'' and '']''. He has, however, explored a number of different styles and genres, including ] (] series), ] ] ('']''), ] ('']'' series), ] (''Wall, Stone, Craft''), ]/arcanepunk ('']'' and '']''), disaster thriller ('']''), a ] novel ('']: ]''), fantasy (''Quillifer''), and historical adventure ('']'' series), and ] (''Days of Atonement''), usually in a science fiction context. He has also contributed to some of the ] cooperative novels.

⚫ Williams was born in ] and graduated from the ], where he received his ] degree in 1975. He currently lives in ], south of Albuquerque in ].


⚫ Williams was born in ] and graduated from the ], where he received his ] degree in 1975. He currently lives in ], south of Albuquerque about 22 miles.
Williams played ] (in a group with other sf authors including ] and ], becoming a contributor to their '']'' series), and has written both fiction and rulebooks for the games '']'' from ] and '']'' from ].{{citation needed|date=October 2017}}


In 2006, Williams founded the Taos Toolbox, a two-week writer's workshop for fantasy and science fiction writers. In 2006, Williams founded the Taos Toolbox, a two-week writer's workshop for fantasy and science fiction writers.


In 2017, Williams was the Guest of Honor at the '']'', held in Helsinki. In 2017, Williams was the Guest of Honor at the ], held in Helsinki.


==Publications== ==Publications==
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* '''Hardwired series''' * '''Hardwired series'''
** '']'' (1986) ** '']'' (1986)
** '']'' (1989) ** '']'' (1989), novelette released as a standalone book
** '']'' (1987) ** '']'' (1987)
** "Wolf Time" (1987), novelette
* '''Drake Maijstral series'''

:A ] sci-fi series about the aristocratic burglar ]. Collected as an omnibus, ''Ten Points for Style'' (1995) * '''Drake Maijstral series'''<br>An SF ] series about the aristocratic burglar ]. Collected as an omnibus, ''Ten Points for Style'' (1995)
:* ''The Crown Jewels'' (1987)
:* ''House of Shards'' (1988) ** ''The Crown Jewels'' (1987)
:* ''Rock of Ages'' (1995) ** ''House of Shards'' (1988)
** ''Rock of Ages'' (1995)

* '''Metropolitan series''' * '''Metropolitan series'''
** '']'' (1995), ] nominee ** '']'' (1995), ] nominee
** '']'' (1997), ] nominee; ] nominee ** '']'' (1997), ] nominee; ] nominee

* '''] series'''
:A ]/] series. * '''] series'''<br>A ]/] series.
:* ''The Praxis'' (2002) ** ''The Praxis'' (2002)
:* ''The Sundering'' (2003) ** ''The Sundering'' (2003)
:* ''Conventions of War'' (2005) ** ''Conventions of War'' (2005)
:* ''Investments'' (2008), novella ** ''Investments'' (2008), novella
:* ''Impersonations'' (2016) ** ''Impersonations'' (2016)
:* ''The Accidental War'' (2018) ** ''The Accidental War'' (2018)
:* ''Fleet Elements'' (forthcoming, December 8, 2020) ** ''Fleet Elements'' (2020)
** ''Imperium Restored'' (2022)

* '''Privateers and Gentlemen series''', as Jon Williams<ref name=CSUM/> * '''Privateers and Gentlemen series''', as Jon Williams<ref name=CSUM/>
** ''To Glory Arise'', originally ''The Privateer'' (1981) ** ''To Glory Arise'', originally ''The Privateer'' (1981)
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** ''The Macedonian'' (1981) ** ''The Macedonian'' (1981)
** ''Cat Island'' (1981) ** ''Cat Island'' (1981)

* '''Dagmar Shaw series'''
:A sci-fi thriller series involving ] and ]. * '''Dagmar Shaw series'''<br>A sci-fi thriller series involving ] and ].
:* ''This Is Not a Game'' (2009) ** ''This Is Not a Game'' (2009)
:* ''Deep State'' (2011) ** ''Deep State'' (2011)
:* ''The Fourth Wall'' (2012) ** ''The Fourth Wall'' (2012)
:* "Diamonds from Tequila" (2014), short story published in '']'' ** "Diamonds from Tequila" (2014), short story published in '']''

* '''Quillifer series''' * '''Quillifer series'''
** ''Quillifer'' (2017) ** ''Quillifer'' (2017)
** ''Quillifer The Knight'' (2019) ** ''Quillifer The Knight'' (2019)
** ''Lord Quillifer'' (2022)<ref>{{Cite book|isbn = 978-1481490030|title = Lord Quillifer|last1 = Williams|first1 = Walter Jon| date=15 February 2022 }}</ref>

* '''Other novels''' * '''Other novels'''
** ''Ambassador of Progress'' (1984) ** ''Ambassador of Progress'' (1984)
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** '']'' (1992) ** '']'' (1992)
** '']'' (1999), as by Walter J. Williams ** '']'' (1999), as by Walter J. Williams
** '']'' (2002) ** '']'' (2002)
** '']'' (2008) ** '']'' (2008)


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* "Witness" (1987), ] nominee * "Witness" (1987), ] nominee
* "Surfacing" (1988), Hugo Award and Nebula Award nominee * "Surfacing" (1988), Hugo Award and Nebula Award nominee
* "Erogenoscape" (1991)
* "Prayers on the Wind" (1991), Nebula Award nominee * "Prayers on the Wind" (1991), Nebula Award nominee
* "Wall, Stone, Craft" (1993), Hugo Award and Nebula Award nominee * "Wall, Stone, Craft" (1993), Hugo Award and Nebula Award nominee
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* "Argonautica" (2001), Nebula Award nominee * "Argonautica" (2001), Nebula Award nominee
* "The Last Ride of German Freddie", in ''Worlds That Weren't'' (2002), ] nominee * "The Last Ride of German Freddie", in ''Worlds That Weren't'' (2002), ] nominee
* "The Tang Dynasty Underwater Pyramid" (2004)
* "]" (2004), Nebula Award winner, Hugo Award nominee * "]" (2004), Nebula Award winner, Hugo Award nominee
* "Prompt. Professional. Pop!: A Tor.Com Original" (2014)

==See also==
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==References== ==References==
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(T–Z). An Annotated Bibliography of Novels based in part on the work of John Kohnen (part 9). ] (csum.edu). Retrieved 2014-08-02.</ref> (T–Z). An Annotated Bibliography of Novels based in part on the work of John Kohnen (part 9). ] (csum.edu). Retrieved 2014-08-02.</ref>
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* at ] (Privateers and Gentlemen, among works by other Jon Williams) * at ] (Privateers and Gentlemen, among works by other Jon Williams)


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American fiction writer (born 1953)
Walter Jon Williams
Walter Jon Williams in 2017Walter Jon Williams in 2017
Born (1953-10-28) October 28, 1953 (age 71)
Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
OccupationWriter
EducationUniversity of New Mexico (BA)
Period1981–present
GenreScience fiction
Nautical fiction (as Jon Williams)
Notable awardsNebula Award
Website
walterjonwilliams.net

Walter Jon Williams (born October 28, 1953) is an American writer, primarily of science fiction. Previously he wrote nautical adventure fiction under the name Jon Williams, in particular, Privateers and Gentlemen (1981–1984), a series of historical novels set during the Age of Sail.

Career

Writing as Jon Williams, he designed the wargame Tradition of Victory and role-playing game Promotions and Prizes, which were republished by Fantasy Games Unlimited as Heart of Oak (1982) and Privateers and Gentlemen (1983). A role-playing game sourcebook for Cyberpunk called Hardwired (1989) was licensed by R. Talsorian Games, based on the 1986 novel of the same name by Williams.

Williams was born in Duluth, Minnesota and graduated from the University of New Mexico, where he received his BA degree in 1975. He currently lives in Valencia County, New Mexico, south of Albuquerque about 22 miles.

In 2006, Williams founded the Taos Toolbox, a two-week writer's workshop for fantasy and science fiction writers.

In 2017, Williams was the Guest of Honor at the 75th World Science Fiction Convention, held in Helsinki.

Publications

Novels

  • Drake Maijstral series
    An SF comedy of manners series about the aristocratic burglar Drake Maijstral. Collected as an omnibus, Ten Points for Style (1995)
    • The Crown Jewels (1987)
    • House of Shards (1988)
    • Rock of Ages (1995)
  • Privateers and Gentlemen series, as Jon Williams
    • To Glory Arise, originally The Privateer (1981)
    • The Tern Schooner, originally The Yankee (1981)
    • Brig of War, originally The Raider (1981)
    • The Macedonian (1981)
    • Cat Island (1981)
  • Dagmar Shaw series
    A sci-fi thriller series involving crowdsourcing and alternate reality games.
    • This Is Not a Game (2009)
    • Deep State (2011)
    • The Fourth Wall (2012)
    • "Diamonds from Tequila" (2014), short story published in Rogues
  • Quillifer series
    • Quillifer (2017)
    • Quillifer The Knight (2019)
    • Lord Quillifer (2022)

Short fiction collections

  • Facets (1990)
  • Frankensteins and Foreign Devils (1998)
  • The Green Leopard Plague and Other Stories (Trade Hardcover: Night Shade Books, 2010, ISBN 978-1-59780-177-5)

Notable short fiction

References

  1. Williams, Walter Jon (28 October 2007). "Geezer Test". Walter Jon Williams. Retrieved 20 May 2021. Since it's now my birthday, and the whole day is entirely about me—making it not unlike other days, actually—it's only appropriate that I devise a test to discover if you guys are as wise as I am.
  2. ^ "The Nautical Fiction List" (T–Z). An Annotated Bibliography of Novels based in part on the work of John Kohnen (part 9). California Maritime Academy (csum.edu). Retrieved 2014-08-02.
  3. ^ Shannon Appelcline (2011). Designers & Dragons. Mongoose Publishing. ISBN 978-1-907702-58-7.
  4. Williams, Walter Jon (15 February 2022). Lord Quillifer. ISBN 978-1481490030.

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Nebula Award for Best Novella
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1981–2000
2001–2020
2021–present
Nebula Award for Best Novelette
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1981–2000
2001–2020
2021–present
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