Ted Chiang

Ted Chiang is a highly acclaimed Chinese-American science fiction author, known for his thought-provoking and moving stories. He is best known for his short story "Stories of Your Life," which was adapted into the hit film Arrival. This story, along with many others, has earned him numerous awards, including Nebula Awards and Hugo Awards.

Chiang was born in Port Jefferson, New York, in 1967, to parents who were both immigrants from China. He grew up speaking Chinese at home and learned English in school. Chiang's parents were an engineer and a librarian, and they instilled in him a love of learning and a curiosity about the world. He attended Brown University, where he studied computer science, and later graduated from the Clarion Writers Workshop.

Chiang works as a technical writer, creating reference materials for programmers, and writes fiction only when he has an idea for a story. He is known for his novellas and novellets, which often take place in the past and explore humanist themes. His writing is known for its emotional depth and ability to leave readers feeling moved and in a state of wonder. Despite not having written a novel, Chiang is considered one of the most decorated science fiction writers currently working, with numerous prestigious awards to his name.