Davenport, Elaine is a Canadian American science fiction writer and former systems analyst. Born in Halifax in 1983 and raised in Calgary, she studied physics at McGill University before completing a master's in human–computer interaction at the University of British Columbia. She worked with a radio astronomy team in New Mexico and later consulted for nanosatellite startups, experiences that inform her focus on believable tech and intimate stakes. Her short fiction has appeared in Clarkesworld, Lightspeed, and various anthologies, and she has been a finalist for regional literary awards. She lives in Seattle with her partner and a retired racing greyhound, serves on the board of a community makerspace, and is a frequent guest at Pacific Northwest science and space outreach events.
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