Description: (Fiction writer)
Lois McMaster Bujold is a highly regarded American speculative fiction writer, renowned for winning numerous prestigious awards in the genre. Notably, she has received four Hugo Awards for best novel and two Nebula Awards. Her novella "The Mountains of Mourning" and novel "Paladin of Souls" have garnered critical acclaim as well. Bujold's contributions to the fantasy genre have been recognized with the Mythopoeic Award and nominations for the World Fantasy Award. She has also been honored with the Skylark Award and designated the 36th SFWA Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America. Among her notable series are the Vorkosigan Saga, World of the Five Gods, and the Sharing Knife series.