Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $17 Million (2024)
Michael Shea, widely recognized as a prominent novelist hailing from California, has amassed an impressive estimated net worth of $17 million as of 2024. As an accomplished writer, Shea has captivated readers worldwide with his imaginative storytelling and compelling narratives. His literary works have resonated with a vast audience, propelling him to fame and financial success. With a proven track record of delivering literary masterpieces, Michael Shea continues to inspire budding authors and solidify his position as a leading figure in the world of literature.
About
Remembered best for his World Fantasy Award-winning books Growlimb and Nifft the Lean, this popular author won Nebula and Hugo awards for, respectively, The Angel of Death and The Autopsy. His other fantasy and science fiction works include Polyphemus (a short fiction collection) and Assault on Sunrise (a novel).
Before Fame
After studying at both the University of California-Berkeley and the University of California-Los Angeles, he hitchhiked through the United States, Canada, and Europe and held a number of odd jobs.
Trivia
He passed away suddenly at the age of sixty-seven.
Family Life
He grew up in Los Angeles, California, in a family of Irish heritage. His more than three-decade marriage to artist and fellow writer Linda Shea (also known by the pen name of Lynn Cesar) resulted in children named Jacob and Adele.
Associated With
Early in his career, he contributed to the Dying Earth series of fellow fantasy writer Jack Vance.
