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Connie Willis is an American science fiction and fantasy author known for her witty and thought-provoking works. Born in 1945, she began writing in the 1970s and gained recognition with her Nebula Award-winning novella "A Letter from the Clearys" (1982). Willis's major works include the "Oxford Time Travel" series, which explores the complexities of time travel through a group of historians. The series won her multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards, establishing her as a leading figure in the genre. Other notable works include "Doomsday Book" (1992), a historical novel set during the Black Death, and "To Say Nothing of the Dog" (1998), a time-traveling comedy-of-errors. Willis has received over 30 major awards, including 11 Hugo Awards and seven Nebula Awards. Her works have been praised for their humor, historical accuracy, and insights into human nature. Willis's stories often explore themes of history, identity, and the consequences of our actions.