Stephen Walter Leigh (b.1951) is an American science fiction and fantasy writer known for his speculative fiction, historical narratives, and contributions to the Wild Cards series. He has published over 30 novels and numerous short stories, often exploring themes of identity, transformation, and societal change.
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Leigh studied Fine Arts at Xavier University before transitioning to writing and teaching. He has taught creative writing at Northern Kentucky University and remains active in the science fiction community.
Notable works include Slow Fall to Dawn (1981,) Dark Water’s Embrace (1998,) Speaking Stones (1999,) Immortal Muse (2014,) The Crow of Connemara (2015,) and Amid the Crowd of Stars (2021.)
Leigh has contributed to the Wild Cards series, edited by George R.R. Martin, and has won awards for his science fiction and fantasy writing.
He has also written under the pseudonym S.L. Farrell, publishing the Cloudmages Trilogy: Holder of Lightning (2003,) Mage of Clouds (2004,) and Heir of Stone (2005.)
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You may be able to take a break from writing, but you won’t be able to take a break from being a writer.
—Stephen Leigh
Topics: Writing
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