Sam Hawke is a talented author hailing from Australia, who has made a name for herself in the realms of fiction and fantasy. With a childhood realization that books did not spontaneously generate in libraries, Hawke developed a deep-seated desire to create her own literary works. Although she considered a range of careers, including engineering, tax accounting, and zookeeping, Hawke ultimately chose to study law.
After marrying her jujitsu training partner, Hawke embarked on a global journey, visiting as many countries as possible. She currently resides in Canberra, Australia, where she balances her time between raising two small children and two dogs, and crafting her captivating stories.
Hawke's debut novel, City of Lies, was published in 2018 to widespread acclaim. The book went on to win several prestigious awards, including the Aurealis Award for Best Fantasy Novel, the Ditmar Award for Best Novel, and the Norma K Hemming Award for excellence in exploring issues of gender, race, disability, and class in SFF. Furthermore, City of Lies was longlisted by the British Science Fiction Awards. In addition to these accolades, Hawke was also a finalist for the Astounding Award for Best New Writer at the 2020 Hugos.
The sequel to City of Lies, titled Hollow Empire, was released in December 2020, marking the conclusion of the Poison War series. Hawke's ability to weave intricate narratives and explore complex themes has solidified her position as a rising star in the fantasy genre.