T. Kingfisher, is the author of over fifty books, which have gone on to win multiple Hugo, Nebula, Dragon, and Locus awards, among others. She is a frequent speaking guest at conventions, has given some famously hilarious acceptance speeches, and has been the toastmaster at multiple conventions, including World Fantasy and the upcoming 2026 Worldcon.

Also Andrei Codrescu once told her she should be a stand-up comic.