Elizabeth Bear is an American author who works primarily in the speculative and science fiction genres. Born in Hartford, Connecticut in 1971, she has established herself as a significant voice in science fiction writing. Bear won the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in 2005, an achievement that marked the beginning of her recognition within the science fiction community. She is among a small number of writers who have gone on to win multiple Hugo Awards after receiving the Campbell Award. Her accolades include the 2008 Hugo Award for Best Short Story for "Tideline" and the 2009 Hugo Award for Best Novelette for "Shoggoths in Bloom". More information about her work can be found on her website.