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| − | (? | + | ''(Did you mean the [[Tom Holt (fan)|1960s Manchester fan]]?)'' |
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| − | + | (September 13, 1961 – ) | |
| − | + | '''Thomas Charles Louis “Tom” Holt''' is a [[British]] [[author]] known for his [[books]] that take mythic themes and reinterpret them [[humor]]ously. He also writes as '''K. J. Parker'''. In 1997, he [[published]] the [[filk]] book ''Bitter Lemmings''. | |
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| − | + | The son of [[novelist]] Hazel Holt, he was born in [[London]] and educated at Westminster School, Wadham College, Oxford, and The College of Law, London. He worked as a solicitor in Somerset for seven years before moving to full-time writing. He lives in Chard, Somerset, with his wife and daughter. | |
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| + | * [https://www.tom-holt.com Tom Holt website. ] | ||
| + | * [https://www.littlebrown.co.uk/contributor/k-j-parker/ K. J. Parker website. ] | ||
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| + | * 1996 — [[Fantasycon XX]] | ||
| + | * 1999 — [[ReConvene]] | ||
| + | * 2002 — [[Boskone 39]] | ||
| + | * 2012–13 — [[World Fantasy Award]] for Best Novella | ||
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| − | {{ | + | {{person | born=1961|locale= Chard, Somerset}} |
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[[Category:UK]] | [[Category:UK]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:58, 18 October 2023
(Did you mean the 1960s Manchester fan?)
(September 13, 1961 – )
Thomas Charles Louis “Tom” Holt is a British author known for his books that take mythic themes and reinterpret them humorously. He also writes as K. J. Parker. In 1997, he published the filk book Bitter Lemmings.
The son of novelist Hazel Holt, he was born in London and educated at Westminster School, Wadham College, Oxford, and The College of Law, London. He worked as a solicitor in Somerset for seven years before moving to full-time writing. He lives in Chard, Somerset, with his wife and daughter.
Awards, Honors and GoHships:
- 1996 — Fantasycon XX
- 1999 — ReConvene
- 2002 — Boskone 39
- 2012–13 — World Fantasy Award for Best Novella
| Person | 1961— |
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