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'''Karen Traviss''' is a [[United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland|British]] science fiction author and the writer of [[ | '''Karen Traviss''' is a [[United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland|British]] science fiction author and the writer of the [[Kilo-Five Trilogy]]. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Originally from the [[Wikipedia:Portsmouth|Portsmouth]] area, she currently lives in [[Wikipedia:Wiltshire|Wiltshire]], [[Wikipedia:England|England]] in the United Kingdom. She is a graduate of the [[Wikipedia:Clarion Workshop|Clarion Workshop]] for science fiction authors, and has previously worked as a journalist and a defense correspondent and served in the [[Wikipedia:Territorial Army (United Kingdom)|Territorial Army]] and the [[Wikipedia:Royal Naval Auxiliary Service|Royal Naval Auxiliary Service]]. | Originally from the [[Wikipedia:Portsmouth|Portsmouth]] area, she currently lives in [[Wikipedia:Wiltshire|Wiltshire]], [[Wikipedia:England|England]] in the United Kingdom. She is a graduate of the [[Wikipedia:Clarion Workshop|Clarion Workshop]] for science fiction authors, and has previously worked as a journalist and a defense correspondent and served in the [[Wikipedia:Territorial Army (United Kingdom)|Territorial Army]] and the [[Wikipedia:Royal Naval Auxiliary Service|Royal Naval Auxiliary Service]]. | ||
In addition to creating her own science fiction universe in the novel ''[[Wikipedia:City of Pearl|City of Pearl]]'' and its sequels, Traviss has authored multiple novels using existing intellectual property, most notably in the [[Wikipedia:Star Wars|''Star Wars'']] universe. She has also written three (and soon four) novels set in the ''[[Wikipedia:Gears of War (series)|Gears of War'' universe]], and | In addition to creating her own science fiction universe in the novel ''[[Wikipedia:City of Pearl|City of Pearl]]'' and its sequels, Traviss has authored multiple novels using existing intellectual property, most notably in the [[Wikipedia:Star Wars|''Star Wars'']] universe. She has also written three (and soon four) novels set in the ''[[Wikipedia:Gears of War (series)|Gears of War'' universe]], and served as the lead writer for the video game ''[[Wikipedia:Gears of War 3|Gears of War 3]]''. | ||
==Halo work== | ==Halo work== | ||
{{Quote|When I was invited to write Halo fiction I already knew it’d be right up my street; not just because military fiction is my specialty, but because there’s also huge unexplored depth, grey areas, and really uncomfortable moral dilemmas that underpin the Halo story, and that’s like catnip to a writer like me. I write what’s known as tight third person – that is, I get right inside each character’s head and see the world as they see experience it – and Halo offers some terrific chances to explore some fascinating psyches caught in complex situations.|Karen Traviss on writing ''Halo'' fiction.<ref>[http://torforge.wordpress.com/2010/07/20/tor-books-announces-new-halo-novels-with-1-new-york-times-bestselling-author-karen-traviss/ '''Tor/Forge's Blog''': ''Tor Books announces new Halo novels with #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Traviss'']</ref>}} | {{Quote|When I was invited to write Halo fiction I already knew it’d be right up my street; not just because military fiction is my specialty, but because there’s also huge unexplored depth, grey areas, and really uncomfortable moral dilemmas that underpin the Halo story, and that’s like catnip to a writer like me. I write what’s known as tight third person – that is, I get right inside each character’s head and see the world as they see experience it – and Halo offers some terrific chances to explore some fascinating psyches caught in complex situations.|Karen Traviss on writing ''Halo'' fiction.<ref>[http://torforge.wordpress.com/2010/07/20/tor-books-announces-new-halo-novels-with-1-new-york-times-bestselling-author-karen-traviss/ '''Tor/Forge's Blog''': ''Tor Books announces new Halo novels with #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Traviss'']</ref>}} | ||
Her first contribution to the [[Halo universe|''Halo'' universe]] was the short story ''[[Human Weakness]]'' in ''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe|Halo: Evolutions]]''. She is also the author of the | Her first contribution to the [[Halo universe|''Halo'' universe]] was the short story ''[[Human Weakness]]'' in ''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe|Halo: Evolutions]]''. She is also the author of the [[Kilo-Five Trilogy]], set in the post-[[Human-Covenant War]] era.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/transmissions/article/2010-07-20-Bestselling-Author-Karen-Traviss-Set-To-Explore-The-Halo-Universe '''Halo Portal''' — ''Bestselling Author Karen Traviss Set To Explore The Halo Universe'']</ref> The first novel in the series, titled ''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'', continues the story of ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' and was released on [[2011|October 25, 2011]].<ref>[http://halo.bungie.org/halobulletins/3 '''halo.bungie.org''': ''Halo Bulletin Archive - The Halo Bulletin: 6/22/11'']</ref> The second installment, titled ''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]'' is set to be released on [[2012|October 2, 2012]].<ref>[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2012/03/tor-books-announces-next-book-in-halo-series '''Tor.com:''' ''Tor Announces next book in ''Halo'' series'']</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
Traviss has stated that she is a fan of the machinima ''[[Red vs Blue]]'', and that the novel ''Halo: Glasslands'' will feature references to the series.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/Content/assets/en-us/Podcast/343Sparkast_005.mp3 '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''343 Sparkast 005'']</ref> | Traviss has stated that she is a fan of the machinima ''[[Red vs Blue]]'', and that the novel '''Halo: Glasslands'' will feature references to the series.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/Content/assets/en-us/Podcast/343Sparkast_005.mp3 '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''343 Sparkast 005'']</ref> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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Revision as of 18:46, August 20, 2012
Karen Traviss is a British science fiction author and the writer of the Kilo-Five Trilogy.
Biography
Originally from the Portsmouth area, she currently lives in Wiltshire, England in the United Kingdom. She is a graduate of the Clarion Workshop for science fiction authors, and has previously worked as a journalist and a defense correspondent and served in the Territorial Army and the Royal Naval Auxiliary Service.
In addition to creating her own science fiction universe in the novel City of Pearl and its sequels, Traviss has authored multiple novels using existing intellectual property, most notably in the Star Wars universe. She has also written three (and soon four) novels set in the Gears of War universe, and served as the lead writer for the video game Gears of War 3.
Halo work
- "When I was invited to write Halo fiction I already knew it’d be right up my street; not just because military fiction is my specialty, but because there’s also huge unexplored depth, grey areas, and really uncomfortable moral dilemmas that underpin the Halo story, and that’s like catnip to a writer like me. I write what’s known as tight third person – that is, I get right inside each character’s head and see the world as they see experience it – and Halo offers some terrific chances to explore some fascinating psyches caught in complex situations."
- — Karen Traviss on writing Halo fiction.[1]
Her first contribution to the Halo universe was the short story Human Weakness in Halo: Evolutions. She is also the author of the Kilo-Five Trilogy, set in the post-Human-Covenant War era.[2] The first novel in the series, titled Halo: Glasslands, continues the story of Halo: Ghosts of Onyx and was released on October 25, 2011.[3] The second installment, titled Halo: The Thursday War is set to be released on October 2, 2012.[4]
Trivia
Traviss has stated that she is a fan of the machinima Red vs Blue, and that the novel 'Halo: Glasslands will feature references to the series.[5]
Sources
- ^ Tor/Forge's Blog: Tor Books announces new Halo novels with #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Traviss
- ^ Halo Portal — Bestselling Author Karen Traviss Set To Explore The Halo Universe
- ^ halo.bungie.org: Halo Bulletin Archive - The Halo Bulletin: 6/22/11
- ^ Tor.com: Tor Announces next book in Halo series
- ^ Halo Waypoint - 343 Sparkast 005
