Vivian Shaw

Vivian Shaw is a science fiction writer known for her critically acclaimed trilogy of novels about the fictional doctor Greta Helsing, who has a clinic in London for special-needs clients with supernatural abilities. Shaw's first novel, Strange Practice, was listed by the NPR Book Concierge as one of the Best Books of 2017.[1] In the sequel, Dreadful Company, Greta Helsing travels to Paris.[2] Dreadful Company appeared on the 2018 Locus recommended reading list.[3] In the third book, Grave Importance, Greta Helsing temporarily directs an exclusive mummy spa near Marseille.[4]

Vivian Shaw
Shaw in 2019
Alma materUniversity of Baltimore
St. Mary's College of Maryland
Websitehttps://www.vivianshaw.net/

Literary influences

Strange Practice and its sequels reference many characters from classic vampire literature, including Lord Ruthven, Sir Francis Varney, and Abraham Van Helsing.[5][6] In an interview with the journalist Liz Bourke, Shaw stated that she once wished to be a doctor like her protagonist, and reads medical textbooks for fun.[7]

Personal life

Shaw was born in Kenya and has lived in both the US and UK.[8] She received a B.A. in Art History from St. Mary's College of Maryland in 2002, and M.F.A. in Creative Writing & Publishing Arts from the University of Baltimore in 2013.[9] Shaw now lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico with her wife, the author Arkady Martine. [10] She also is a freelance editor and graphic designer.[9]

References
  1. "NPR's Book Concierge Our Guide To 2017's Great Reads". NPR. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  2. Bourke, Liz. "Vampires and Other Unlikely Heroes: Dreadful Company by Vivian Shaw". Tor.com.
  3. "2018 Locus Recommended Reading List". Locus. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  4. "Grave Importance". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  5. Sheehan, Jason. "'Strange Practice:' The Doctor Is In". NPR. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  6. "Strange Practice by Vivian Shaw". Kirkus Reviews. 15 May 2017. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
  7. Bourke, Liz. "Sleeps With Monsters: Vivian Shaw Answers Seven Questions". Tor.com. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  8. "About-Vivian Shaw". Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  9. "VS Editorial". Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  10. "Arkady Martine: Histories of Power". Locus Online. 20 January 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
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