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Rory Barnes
Born 1946 (age 77–78)
London
Nationality Australian
Period 1983–present
Genre Speculative fiction

Rory Barnes (born 1946) is an Australian writer of popular fiction. Although born in London, he has lived most of his life in Australia.

Nominations

Aurealis Awards

  • Best science fiction novel
    • 1997: Nomination: Zones (with Damien Broderick)
    • 1999: Nomination: The Book of Revelation (with Damien Broderick)
  • Best young-adult novel
    • 1997: Nomination: Zones (with Damien Broderick)
    • 1998: Nomination: Horsehead Boy
    • 1999: Nomination: Horsehead Man
    • 1999: Nomination: Stuck in Fast Forward (with Damien Broderick)
    • 2000: Nomination: Horsehead Soup

Ditmar Awards

  • Best Australian long science fiction or fantasy
    • 1984: Nomination: Valencies (with Damien Broderick)
  • Best novel
    • 2000: Nomination: The Book of Revelation (with Damien Broderick)

Children's Book Council of Australia

  • 1998: Listed as Notable Australian Children's Book: Zones
  • 1999: Listed as Notable Australian Children's Book: Horsehead Boy
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