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Brittany N. Williams an American author and actress, known for young adult historical fantasy trilogy The Forge & Fracture Saga and her short story in the Star Wars From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back anthology.
Personal Life and Education
[edit]Williams holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Howard University. She recieved MA in Classical Acting from the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama.[1]
Writing Career
[edit]For the 2020 Star Wars anthology From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back, Williams wrote short story Faith in an Old Friend, focusing on droid characters on the Millennium Falcon during the trilogy's final film. All authors featured in the anthology forwent compensation, with proceeds benefiting nonprofit First Book.[2] The anthology was received positively by fans.[3]
Williams' first novel, That Same-Self Metal, was published on April 25, 2023 to mixed critical reviews.[4] Despite this, it was a finalist in the Lambda Literacy Award category for young adult novels. Reactor Mag listed it as one of the "Most Anticipated Young Adult SFF/H for March & April 2024"[5] Ms. Magazine wrote, "Diligently researched, exquisitely written, super-fun and full of fae, this YA fantasy is pure queer magic."[6] The book was praised for its representation by The Nerds of Color, with the novel depicting a diverse view of Elizabethan England and the main character's connection to the Yoruba religion.[7] In interview with Publishers Weekly, Williams noted that attention to detail in research was important for her, as many women and non-white people had been "so callously and intentionally forgotten" throughout history.[8]
The second novel in the trilogy, Saint-Seducing Gold, was published in 2024, receiving a more positive review.[9] The final book, Iron Tongue of Midnight, is slated for a 2025 publication date.[10]
Acting Career
[edit]Film and Television
[edit]Williams is a SAG-AFTRA union actress, with several credits to her name. She starred in AMC's 2024 crime drama series Parish.[11] She is also credited in the OWN drama Queen Sugar (2016) and Freevee Original Series Leverage: Redemption (2021)[11].
Stage
[edit]Williams starred in the 2014 revival of Bob Marley's Three Little Birds at the New Victory Theater.[12] Playing the character Nansi, she received a Helen Hayes Award Nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Resident Musical.[13]
She was also a cast member in the 2014 New Federal Theatre production of The Fabulous Miss Marie.[14] The production received positive reviews. TheaterMania wrote, "...minor weirdness aside, there's plenty to like about this excellent revival: The outstanding cast brings Bullins' characters into sharp focus, offering a vivid snapshot of the not-so-distant past."[15]
References
[edit]- ^ "ABOUT". Brittany N. Williams. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ "From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back (Star Wars) by Seth Dickinson, Hank Green, R. F. Kuang, Martha Wells, Kiersten White: 9780593157763 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books". PenguinRandomhouse.com. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ Galloway, Steve (2020-12-28). "Book Review: From a Certain Point of View - The Empire Strikes Back". Jedi News. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ THAT SELF-SAME METAL | Kirkus Reviews.
- ^ Brown, Alex (2024-03-08). "Most Anticipated Young Adult SFF/H for March & April 2024". Reactor. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ Strand, Karla J. (2023-03-31). "April 2023 Reads for the Rest of Us". Ms. Magazine. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ "With Swords and Shakespeare, 'That Self-Made Metal' is a Welcome YA Fantasy Adventure". The Nerds of Color. 2023-03-08. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ "In Conversation: Daniel José Older and Brittany N. Williams". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ SAINT-SEDUCING GOLD | Kirkus Reviews.
- ^ Williams, Brittany N. Iron Tongue of Midnight (The Forge & Fracture Saga, Book 3). ISBN 978-1-4197-5868-3.
- ^ a b "Brittany N. Williams | Actress, Writer". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ News, Special To The Black Star (2014-01-07). "New Victory Theater Presents: Bob Marley's Three Little Birds". Black Star News. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Nominees & Recipients Database". TheatreWashington. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (April 17, 2014). "Tonya Pinkins and Roscoe Orman Star in Off-Broadway's The Fabulous Miss Marie, Beginning April 17". Playbill.
- ^ "The Fabulous Miss Marie - TheaterMania.com". 2014-05-01. Retrieved 2024-10-10.