Catherynne M. Valente

Catherynne M. Valente is an American author born in 1979 in Seattle, Washington.

She grew up in Northern California and graduated high school at 15, later attending UC San Diego and Edinburgh University.

Valente earned a B.A. in Classics with a focus on Ancient Greek Linguistics.

After leaving her M.A. program, she lived in Japan for some time.

Known for her imaginative and lyrical writing style, Valente has authored numerous works of science fiction and fantasy.

She currently resides in Maine with her partner and pets, having returned to the United States after her time abroad.