Alex Segura (born 1980)[1] is an American author, comic book artist, and editor. He has written numerous comics and novels, including Secret Identity, which won the 2023 Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Mystery/Thriller.
Biography
editSegura was born in 1980[1] and raised in Miami.[2] His parents were exiled from Cuba.[3]
Segura began his career as a journalist, which has inspired his series about Pete Fernandez.[3]
In 2003, Segura moved to New York and began working for publishing companies, including with Wizard World and DC Comics.[3] In 2009, he became the senior vice president of sales and marketing at Archie Comics,[4] then was named DC Comic's executive director of publicity.[5] By 2017, he had returned to Archie Comics, where he also served as the editor for Dark Circle Comics.[3] Segura joined Oni Press as senior vice president of sales and marketing in 2021.[4] Along with other members of the organization's leadership, Segura was fired in 2023.[6]
Segura published his debut novel, Silent City, with Codorus Press in 2013; it was republished with Polis Books in 2016.[3]
Segura resides with his wife and children in New York.[7]
Awards
editBooklist, Kirkus Reviews, NPR, and the Sun Sentinel named Secret Identity one of the best mystery novels of the year.[8]
| Year | Title | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Dangerous Ends | Bill Crider Award for Novel in a Series | Finalist | [1] |
| 2019 | Blackout | Anthony Award for Best Novel | Finalist | [1][9][10] |
| 2020 | Miami Midnight | Anthony Award for Best Novel | Finalist | [1] |
| 2020 | "The Red Zone" | Anthony Award for Best Short Story | Winner | [11] |
| 2021 | "90 Miles" | Anthony Award for Best Short Story | Winner | [12][13][14] |
| Star Wars Poe Dameron: Free Fall | Anthony Award for Best Young Adult Novel | Finalist | [1][12] | |
| 2023 | Araña and Spiderman | Agatha Award for Best Children’s/YA Novel | Finalist | [1] |
| Secret Identity | Anthony Award for Best Hardcover | Finalist | [1][8][15] | |
| Barry Award for Best Novel | Finalist | [1][8] | ||
| Lefty Award for Best Mystery | Finalist | [1][8] | ||
| Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Mystery/Thriller | Winner | [8][16][17] | ||
| Macavity Award for Best Novel | Finalist | [8][18] |
Publications
editPete Fernandez books
edit- Silent City. Codorus Press. 2013. ISBN 978-0-9839783-6-7.[19]
- Down the Darkest Street. Polis Books. 2016. ISBN 978-1-940610-75-7.[20]
- Dangerous Ends. Polis Books. 2017. ISBN 978-1-943818-25-9.[21]
- Blackout. Polis Books. 2018. ISBN 978-1-947993-04-4.[22]
- Miami Midnight. Polis Books. 2019. ISBN 978-1-947993-59-4.[23]
Standalone books
edit- ——; Monica Gallagher; George Kambadais (2021). The Black Ghost. Dark Horse. ISBN 978-1-5067-2446-1.[24]
- Star Wars Poe Dameron: Free Fall (2020)
- Secret Identity. Flatiron Books. 2022. ISBN 978-1-250-80174-6.[25]
- Araña and Spiderman (2023)
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Alex Segura". Stop, You're Killing Me!. Archived from the original on 2024-05-11. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
- ^ Cranor, Eli (2021-12-02). "Shop Talk: Alex Segura Is Always Writing, Even When He's Not". CrimeReads. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ a b c d e Reid, Calvin (2017-04-14). "Like His Publisher, Crime Novelist Alex Segura Wears Many Hats". Publishers Weekly. Archived from the original on 2024-05-14. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ a b Reid, Calvin (2021-05-17). "Segura Leaves Archie to Join Oni-Lion Forge". PublishersWeekly.com. Archived from the original on 2024-05-14. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ "Alex Segura Named Executive Director of Publicity at DC Comics". PublishersWeekly.com. 2012-08-28. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ Milliot, Jim (2023-02-21). "Oni-Lion Forge Names New Editor-in-Chief". PublishersWeekly.com. Archived from the original on 2024-05-14. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ "About". Alex Segura. 2012-06-18. Archived from the original on 2024-05-14. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ a b c d e f Authors in the Tent (2023-08-16). "Alex Segura on Spider-Man 2099, secret identities, and writing comics". Literary Hub. Archived from the original on 2024-05-14. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ "2019 Anthony Award Winners". Mystery Scene Magazine. Archived from the original on 2022-07-31. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
- ^ "Announcing the 2019 Anthony Award Winners". CrimeReads. 2019-11-03. Archived from the original on 2022-12-24. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
- ^ "The Anthony Award Winners". Poisoned Pen. 2020-10-19. Archived from the original on 2022-10-06. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
- ^ a b "Announcing the 2021 Anthony Award winners". CrimeReads. 2021-08-30. Archived from the original on 2021-08-31. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
- ^ "2021 Anthony Award Winners". Novel Suspects. 31 August 2021. Archived from the original on 2022-09-03. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
- ^ Schaub, Michael (2021-08-30). "Winners of the Anthony Awards Are Revealed". Kirkus Reviews. Archived from the original on 2022-10-30. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
- ^ Duerr, Teri. "2023 Anthony Award Nominees Announced". Mystery Scene Magazine. Archived from the original on 2024-05-13. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
- ^ "Los Angeles Times Book Prizes winners announced". Los Angeles Times. 2023-04-22. Archived from the original on May 11, 2024. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
- ^ "Awards: Los Angeles Times, Gotham Book Winners". Shelf Awareness . 2023-04-25. Archived from the original on 2024-05-14. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ "Macavity Awards". Mystery Readers International. Archived from the original on 2019-04-05. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ "Silent City by". www.publishersweekly.com. 2013-11-11. Archived from the original on 2024-05-14. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ "Down the Darkest Street: A Pete Fernandez Mystery by Alex Segura". www.publishersweekly.com. 2016-02-08. Archived from the original on 2024-05-14. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ "Dangerous Ends by Alex Segura". www.publishersweekly.com. 2017-02-27. Archived from the original on 2024-05-14. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ "Book Marks reviews of Blackout by Alex Segura". Book Marks. Archived from the original on 2024-05-14. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ "Miami Midnight: A Pete Fernandez Mystery by Alex Segura". www.publishersweekly.com. 2019-06-07. Archived from the original on 2024-05-14. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ "The Black Ghost by Monica Gallagher, Alex Segura". www.publishersweekly.com. 2021-03-25. Archived from the original on 2024-05-14. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ "Book Marks reviews of Secret Identity by Alex Segura". Book Marks. Archived from the original on 2024-05-14. Retrieved 2024-05-14.