Cynthia Felice

{{short description|American science fiction writer|bot=PearBOT 5}}

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Cynthia Felice (born October 12, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American science fiction writer. She is best known for her complex, carefully plotted stories and expansive universes.

Her first novel, Godsfire, and her first short story, "David and Lindy", were published in 1978. She and Connie Willis have co-written three novels.[http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/f/cynthia-felice/ Cynthia Felice at fantastic fiction UK website][http://www.locusmag.com/index/s263.htm Cynthia Felice index at Locus Magazine]Frankenstein's Daughters: Women Writing Science Fiction, Jane Donawerth. Syracuse University Press, 1997 that are often considered young adult fiction, according to Willis.[http://writingya.blogspot.com/2007/11/winter-blog-blast-tour-presents-connie.html interview with Connie Willis at Finding Wonderland website]

Cynthia Felice is also a writing workshop enthusiast, and is considered an expert in many aspects of science fiction world-building. She has been included in several panels discussing future status symbols, dystopian fashion and next generation weapons.{{Cite web|url=http://milehicon482016.sched.com/artist/cynthia_felice.1vu54t28|title=Cynthia Felice's schedule for MileHiCon 48}}