Rachael K. Jones
Rachael K. Jones | |
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Jones in 2020 | |
| Occupation | Writer/Speech language pathologist |
| Nationality | American |
| Period | 2013-present |
| Genre | Speculative fiction |
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Rachael K. Jones is an American writer and editor of speculative fiction. Several of her stories have been nominated for the genre's highest awards.
Biography
Jones currently works as a speech-language pathologist, working with special education children with communication disorders.[1] She has degrees in English and Speech-Language Pathology. A former resident of Athens, Georgia, along with her husband Jason,[2] she currently lives in Beaverton, Oregon.[1]
Writing career
First published in 2013, Jones has written dozens of speculative fiction short stories.[3] Jones' Eugie Award-winning story, The Sound of Children Screaming, published in the October 2023 issue of Nightmare, drew inspiration from a lockdown event that happened after hours at her school. The title is derived from a caption accompanying a news video of the Uvalde school shooting reading, "the sound of children screaming has been removed."[1]
Jones edited (with Graeme Dunlop) PodCastle - The Fantasy Fiction Podcast from April 2015 to April 2016.[3] She was also the submissions editor for Escape Pod.[2]
Bibliography (long form)
- Every River Runs to Salt (Fireside Fiction Company, 2018)[3]
Awards
| Year | Title | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Dinosaur Dreams in Infinite Measure | Writers Of The Future | 1st Quarter | 2nd place | [4] |
| 2017 | The Fall Shall Further the Flight in Me | World Fantasy Award | World Fantasy Award—Short Fiction | Shortlisted | [5] |
| The Night Bazaar for Women Becoming Reptiles | Otherwise Award | Honor list | Nominated | [4] | |
| 2023 | The Sound of Children Screaming | Bram Stoker Award | Best Short Fiction | Shortlisted | [6] |
| Eugie Award | Won | [7] | |||
| Hugo Award | Best Short Story | Shortlisted | [8] | ||
| Nebula Award | Best Short Story | Shortlisted | [9] | ||
| 2024 | Locus Award | Best Short Story | Shortlisted | [10] | |
| Five Views of the Planet Tartarus | Hugo Award | Best Short Story | Shortlisted | [11] | |
| Nebula Award | Best Short Story | Shortlisted | [12] |
References
- ^ a b c Paul Marshall (June 24, 2024). "Beaverton author is announced as finalist for literary awards". Oregon Public Broadcasting.
- ^ a b "Rachael K. Jones". Strange Horizons. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Summary Bibliography: Rachael K. Jones". ISFDB. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
- ^ a b "Rachael K. Jones". sfadb. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
- ^ "2017 World Fantasy Awards℠". World Fantasy Convention. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
- ^ "THE 2023 BRAM STOKER AWARDS® FINAL BALLOT". Bram Stoker Awards. February 21, 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "The Eugie Award (2024 Eugie Award)". Retrieved April 24, 2025.
- ^ "2024 Hugo Award Finalists". Glasgow 2024. March 29, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ "SFWA Announces the 59th Nebula Awards Finalists!". Nebula Awards. March 14, 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Locus Awards winners". Locus Publications. June 22, 2024. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
- ^ "2025 Hugo Award Finalists". The Hugo Awards. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Nebula Awards®". Nebula Awards. Retrieved April 24, 2025.