Charles Stross

British science fiction writer and blogger · United Kingdom · On the map · Writers · Born 1964 · age 62

Charles David George "Charlie" Stross is a British writer of science fiction and fantasy. Stross specialises in hard science fiction and space opera.

Charles Stross is read about 202 times a day, in 25 languages.

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2018“Venous blood isn’t really blue. In lipstick terms it’s dark plum, not crimson gloss.”In their wordsOctober 2018Chapter 1, “God Save the King” (p. 13)Read the whole statement

“The British ruling class was never noted for its expertise in haut cuisine. Rumors that they conquered a quarter of the planet in search of a decent meal cannot be discounted.”In their wordsOctober 2018Chapter 1, “God Save the King” (p. 27)Read the whole statement

“Story of my life. I wasted nearly a decade before I realized that life is not a game and there are no save points or second chances.”In their wordsOctober 2018Chapter 1, “God Save the King” (p. 40)Read the whole statement

“I’ve never been so frightened for somebody in my life: I felt totally powerless. You can’t punch extradimensional parasites out of your boyfriend’s brain.”In their wordsOctober 2018Chapter 6, “Leviathan’s Representative” (p. 193)Read the whole statement

“Contingency time is useless wasted time, right until you need it.”In their wordsOctober 2018Chapter 8, “A Game of Vampires” (p. 236)Read the whole statement

“His Infernal Majesty leans towards me confidingly. “You have imposter syndrome,” He says, “but paradoxically, that’s often a sign of competence.”In their wordsOctober 2018Chapter 9, “Mhari’s Big Day” (pp. 260-261)Read the whole statement

2014Hugo Award for Best NovellaAward2013Locus Award for Best Fantasy NovelAward2010Hugo Award for Best NovellaAward2008Edward E. Smith Memorial AwardAward2007Locus Award for Best NovellaAward2006Locus Award for Best Science Fiction NovelAwardSidewise Award for Alternate HistoryAward2005Hugo Award for Best NovellaAward1964Born18 October 1964

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We need to deal with the Jews, you know,” Fabian confides, then pauses dramatically. This is new and unwelcome, and more than somewhat worrying.
October 2018 · Chapter 1, “God Save the King” (p. 19), Own words
A current generation smartphone is more powerful than a 1991 supercomputer.
October 2018 · Chapter 1, “God Save the King” (p. 37), Own words
The Republic of Mhari contains five thousand times more cells than there are humans on earth, but is somehow both more and less than the sum of her parts.
October 2018 · Chapter 6, “Leviathan’s Representative” (p. 195), Own words