S.B. Divya

S.B. Divya is a highly acclaimed author in the science fiction genre. She has been nominated for prestigious awards such as the Hugo and Nebula awards, which is a testament to her exceptional storytelling skills and creativity. Divya has a deep love for science, fiction, math, and the Oxford comma, and these interests are often reflected in her work.

Before becoming an author, Divya had a successful career as an electrical engineer, demonstrating her proficiency in a technical field. Her educational background includes degrees in Computational Neuroscience and Signal Processing, which have provided her with a solid foundation in understanding complex systems and concepts. This background is often apparent in her stories, which frequently feature technological and scientific elements.

Divya made her debut as a novelist with Machinehood in 2021, and she has also written numerous short stories that have been featured in various anthologies. In addition to her own writing, Divya has served as the co-editor of Escape Pod, the weekly science fiction podcast, from 2017-2022. This role allowed her to contribute to the science fiction community by discovering and promoting new talent in the genre.

Divya was born in Pondicherry, India, and she now resides in Southern California. She enjoys challenging expectations and breaking stereotypes in her work, subverting traditional narratives to offer fresh perspectives. Divya's writing is a reflection of her unique experiences and interests, and her contributions to the science fiction genre have been widely recognized and celebrated.
The Alloy Era Books
# Title Year
1 Meru 2023
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Machinehood 2021
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 Runtime 2016
2 Microbiota and the Masses 2017
3 Loss of Signal 2018
Short Story Collections
# Title Year
1 Contingency Plans for the Apocalypse And Other Possible Situations 2020
Laksa Anthology Books
# Title Year
1 Strangers Among Us: Tales of the Underdogs and Outcasts 2016
2 The Sum of Us: Tales of the Bonded and Bound 2017
3 Where the Stars Rise: Asian Science Fiction and Fantasy 2017
4 Shades Within Us: Tales of Migrations and Fractured Borders 2018
5 Seasons Between Us: Tales of Identities and Memories 2021
S.B. Divya Anthologies
# Title Year
1 People of Color Flash Anthology 2017
2 The Long List Anthology Volume 3: More Stories From the Hugo Award Nomination List 2017
3 Tor.com Publishing Editorial Spotlight #1: A Selection of Novellas 2019
4 Escape Pod 2020
5 Whether Change: The Revolution Will Be Weird 2021