MICHAEL SWANWICK is an institution in both science fiction and fantasy literature. He has served as an influence on genre fiction as a whole as well as an inspiration to many leading authors. He has been a finalist multiple times for every major award in science fiction/fantasy, from the Nebula to the Hugo. Michael is the author of The Mongolian Wizard novels as well Stations of the Tide, The Dragons of Babel, and Chasing the Phoenix.