Clarkesworld Issue 71

Catherynne M. Valente is an American speculative fiction writer and poet, born May 5, 1979, in Seattle, Washington. She writes fiction that blends fairy tales and myth, in a style she has termed "mythpunk," and is known for the Fairyland series, along with novels including Deathless, Palimpsest, and Space Opera.

Kij Johnson is a science fiction and fantasy writer whose work frequently appears in Clarkesworld Magazine. Her stories are featured in issues 71, 114, 138, and

Neil Clarke is the editor and publisher of Clarkesworld, a magazine focused on science fiction and fantasy short stories. He has curated many editions of the publication, including Issue 71, Issue 125, and Issue 146. His work centers on finding and sharing new speculative fiction from writers around the world.

Somali-American professor, editor and writer