Ellen Kushner

Ellen Kushner is a multifaceted artist known for her work as a writer, radio host, and performer.

She gained recognition for her novel Swordspoint, which pioneered the "mannerpunk" subgenre of fantasy.

Kushner has written several books in the Riverside series and won awards for her fiction.

She hosted the radio program Sound & Spirit and has performed spoken word pieces.

Kushner has also ventured into audiobook narration and production, winning an Audie Award.

She is involved in various literary projects, teaches writing workshops, and is a co-founder of the Interstitial Arts Foundation.

Kushner lives in New York City with her partner, author Delia Sherman.