Katya Reimann

Katya Reimann spent six years in England, writing, teaching, and earning her doctorate degree in 18th Century Literature (D.Phil, Oxon 1995). While at Oxford, she was a three time recipient of A.C. Irvine Travel grants, established in the memory of Oxford graduate A.C. Irvine, who died, with George Mallory, attempting the first ascent of Mount Everest. Katya loves the high mountains, especially Spain's Picos de Europa, where she first experienced expedition conditions while exploring deep mountain caves with the Oxford University Cave Club. Mountains, caves, and compelling natural environments figure often in her writing. Katya admits to many literary influences, including T.H. White, numerous obscure writers of the 18th century and Rene de Goscinny (author of Asterix the Gaul). Katya currently makes her home in Saint Paul, Minnesota. She was a finalist for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer of Science Fiction and Fantasy in 1997. Learn more at Katya Reimann's website.