Gregory Norman Bossert

Gregory Norman Bossert

Gregory Norman Bossert

Gregory Norman Bossert is a master of speculative short fiction whose work explores the intersections of memory, communication, and the unknowable. With a gift for crafting narratives that linger long after the final page, Bossert creates worlds where the fantastical and the intimate coexist, inviting readers to reconsider what they think they understand about language, connection, and human experience. His story “The Telling” exemplifies his distinctive approach—a work that earned the 2013 World Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction and stands as a testament to his ability to distill profound ideas into concentrated, resonant prose.

Bossert’s recognition within the fantasy community reflects the breadth and depth of his imaginative vision. Rather than relying on conventional genre machinery, he crafts stories that privilege emotional and philosophical complexity, often exploring how individuals grapple with forces—whether magical, temporal, or interpersonal—that resist easy explanation. His award-winning work demonstrates why his name has become synonymous with thoughtful, intellectually rigorous speculative fiction that challenges readers to think beyond the boundaries of the possible.

• "The Telling"

  2013World FantasyShort Fiction