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David Niall Wilson

b. 1959

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About David Niall Wilson

Born 1959. David Niall Wilson is an American writer, novelist and science fiction writer.

David Niall Wilson (born 1959 in Clay County, Illinois) is an American writer primarily known for his works of horror, science fiction, and fantasy fiction. He is also the founder and CEO of Crossroad Press, a publishing house for horror and science fiction/fantasy. He is the former President of the Horror Writers Association of America and a two time Stoker Award winning author (Short Fiction, Poetry Collection).

The Academic Study of Wilson's Novels Scholars such as A. Asbjørn Jøn, at the University of Canterbury, have positively received Wilson's The Grails Covenant Trilogy (1997–1998) - even noting the way that it fits within a continuum of shifting popular culture portrayals of vampires.

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Important facts

Born
1959, Clay County
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Writer, novelist, science fiction writer
Nationality
United States
Awards
Bram Stoker Award for Best Poetry Collection; Bram Stoker Award for Short Fiction

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Niall Wilson?

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When was David Niall Wilson born?

David Niall Wilson was born in 1959 in Clay County.

What is David Niall Wilson's occupation?

David Niall Wilson is a writer, novelist and science fiction writer.

What nationality is David Niall Wilson?

David Niall Wilson is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Niall Wilson

· Wikidata: Q3703277

· DBpedia: David Niall Wilson

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