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Max GladstoneAmerican writer, science fiction writer
Date of Birth: 28.05.1984
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Max Gladstone: A Journey from East Asia to Fantasy
- Journey to the East
- Return to the States and the Birth of a Writer
- A Literary Debut and Beyond
- Personal Life and Influences
Max Gladstone: A Journey from East Asia to Fantasy
Early Life and EducationMax Walker Gladstone was born and raised in Sewanee, Tennessee. After graduating from St. Andrew's Episcopal School, he attended the University of the South and later pursued higher education at Yale University. At Yale, he specialized in East Asian studies, focusing on Northern Chinese language.
Journey to the East
Upon graduating from Yale, Gladstone embarked on a journey to China to put his knowledge to practice. He worked as a translator for a car dealership in Beijing and an office clerk for a fitness center chain. Most notably, he participated in the Yale-China Association program from 2006 to 2008, teaching English in a middle school in Huangshan.
Return to the States and the Birth of a Writer
After his tenure in East Asia, Gladstone returned to the United States and worked at Harvard's Berkman Center, researching Chinese internet policy. In 2009, he joined Aberdeen Group as a business analyst. During this time, he continued writing his debut novel and secured a literary agent after an extensive search.
A Literary Debut and Beyond
Gladstone's debut novel, "Three Parts Dead," was released in October 2012 and was nominated for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. Following the success of his first book, he quit his job and became a full-time author. Gladstone's inspiration for writing fantasy with a legal backdrop stemmed from conversations with his mother-in-law, a practicing attorney.
Personal Life and Influences
Gladstone currently resides in Somerville, Massachusetts with his wife, Stephanie, who is also a lawyer. Together, they have a young son. Gladstone credits writers like Robin McKinley and Roger Zelazny as major influences on his work.
