Ken Liu is an American author of science fiction and fantasy. Rooted in the traditions of speculative fiction, he has garnered multiple prestigious awards, including the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy awards. His work often graces the pages of notable genre publications such as F&SF, Asimov's, Analog, Lightspeed, and Clarkesworld, as well as in various celebrated "Year's Best" anthologies.

His contributions to literature extend beyond his short fiction; Liu's epic fantasy series, The Dandelion Dynasty, is described as silkpunk—a blend of science fiction and fantasy inspired by East Asian antiquity. Published by Simon & Schuster, the series has received critical acclaim and is being adapted for film by DMG Entertainment.

Ken Liu also possesses a talent for translation, notably rendering the English version of Liu Cixin's The Three-Body Problem, which triumphed at the Hugo Awards, marking a historic moment as the first translated novel to win the best novel category. His contributions to the literary world also include the Star Wars novel, The Legends of Luke Skywalker, and his collections of short fiction, such as The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories and The Hidden Girl and Other Stories. His stories have been published in over a dozen languages, underscoring his global appeal.

Prior to dedicating himself to writing full-time, Liu pursued careers in software engineering, corporate law, and litigation consulting. He is an advocate for sustainable storytelling and often consults and speaks on topics ranging from futurism and machine-augmented creativity to the history of technology, bookmaking, and origami mathematics.

Ken Liu currently resides with his family near Boston, Massachusetts, and continues to inspire readers and writers alike with his imaginative and culturally resonant narratives.