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2004 United We Read Elizabeth Moon Biography Elizabeth Moon was born in McAllen, a small town in extreme southern Texas on March 7, 1945. She began writing as a young child, experimenting with picture books, musical comedy, and adventure stories by the age of ten. Her interest in science fiction began during junior high when a new student at her school introduced her to the genre. Although Moon wrote science fiction stories from that time on, she didn't plan to become a professional author. Her career ambitions on entering Rice University in 1963 centered on physics, but she ultimately graduated with a B.A. in history. Several years later, in 1975, she also earned a bachelor's degree in biology and did graduate work in that same subject. Her work life has been varied, ranging from a three-year stint in the Marines to city alderman to rural paramedic. Moon's first published fiction was a short story, ABCs in Zero-G, that appeared in Analog in 1986. Since 1988, Moon has published numerous fantasy and science fiction novels and two collections of short fiction. Her series include The Deed of Paksenarrion, Planet Pirates, The Legacy of Gird, The Serrano Legacy, and Vatta's War. Remnant Population (1996) was a Hugo nominee while her most recent novel, The Speed of Dark, won the 2003 Nebula Award for best novel. Moon's other interests include playing piano and accordian, riding horses, and swimming. She lives with her husband Richard and their son in Texas. For further information contact: Kansas City Metropolitan Library & Information Network 15624 E. 24 Highway Independence, MO 64050 Phone: (816) 521-7257 Fax: (816) 461-0966 Email: sburton@kcmlin.org Last Updated 7/1/04