Rebecca Roanhorse (1971–)
Rebecca Roanhorse is a New York Times bestselling and Hugo, Nebula, and Locus Award-winning author, primarily known for her fantasy and science fiction novels that often incorporate Indigenous American themes and mythology. A graduate of Yale University and the University of New Mexico School of Law, she previously worked in legal and nonprofit fields before dedicating herself to writing. Her work has been lauded for its distinctive voice and powerful storytelling, bringing marginalized perspectives to the forefront of speculative fiction.