Connie Willis, born as Constance Elaine Trimmer, is a renowned American science fiction and fantasy writer, born on December 31, 1945. She has the distinction of winning eleven Hugo Awards and seven Nebula Awards, making her the most awarded writer in the science fiction genre. Her accolades include the "Best Novel" Hugo and Nebula Awards for Blackout/All Clear (2010). In 2009, she was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame, and in 2011, she was named the 28th SFWA Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America.

Willis is celebrated for her Time Travel series, particularly featuring history students at the University of Oxford. Notable works in this series include the short story "Fire Watch" (1982), and the novels Doomsday Book (1992), To Say Nothing of the Dog (1997), and the two-part novel Blackout/All Clear (2010). These works have collectively secured numerous Hugo and Nebula Awards.

Her writing is characterized by accessible prose, emotional depth, and a fine sense of humor. Aside from time travel, her themes explore scientific investigation, death experiences, and film editing, allowing her to delve into social reflections and character psychology.

Beyond her writing, Connie resides in Greeley, Colorado, with her husband, Courtney Willis, a physics professor, and their daughter, Cordelia.