Genevieve Valentine is an acclaimed American author known for her contributions to the genres of science fiction and fantasy. She emerged in the literary world with her debut novel, Mechanique: A Tale of the Circus Tresaulti, which garnered the prestigious Crawford Award and found itself on the shortlist for the Nebula Award.
Valentine's narrative prowess extends to her short stories, earning nominations for esteemed accolades including the Shirley Jackson and World Fantasy awards. She continued to captivate audiences with her second novel, The Girls at the Kingfisher Club, a blend of historical fiction and fairy tale elements, published in 2014.
Expanding her repertoire, Valentine ventured into the realm of thriller series with the launch of The Persona Series for Saga Press, which comprises the novels Persona (2015) and Icon (2016). Her talents further shine in the world of comics, where she scripted a new series featuring Catwoman for DC Comics, in collaboration with artists Garry Brown and David Messina, and contributed to Batman and Robin Eternal.
In November 2022, Valentine introduced her new comic series Two Graves, illustrated by Annie Wu and Ming Doyle. Apart from her fictional works, she is also recognized for her insightful cultural criticism published on platforms such as NPR.org, The AV Club, LA Review of Books, Vice, Vox, and The New York Times.