Jennifer Roberson
Since 1984, Jennifer Roberson has published 20 solo novels, among them thirteen
bestselling fantasy novels: the 8-volume "Chronicles of the Cheysuli", about a race of
shapechangers and a divine prophecy; and the 4-volume "Sword-Dancer" saga the
author describes as "Conan the Barbarian Meets Gloria Steinem."
Other novels include three mainstream historicals: LADY OF THE FOREST, an
award-winning reinterpretation of the Robin Hood story emphasizing Marian's role in
a story of how the legend came to be; a sequel, LADY OF SHERWOOD, continuing
the adventures of Robin and Marian; and LADY OF THE GLEN, the documented
story of 17th-century Scotland's Massacre of Glencoe, similar in theme to the films
"Rob Roy" and "Braveheart"; plus an original novel based on the international hit
television series HIGHLANDER; spun off from the movie featuring Christopher
Lambert and Sean Connery; and THE GOLDEN KEY, the DAW Books fantasy
collaboration with Melanie Rawn and Kate Elliott, which was nominated for the
World Fantasy Award in 1997. She has also contributed many short stories to
collections, anthologies, and magazines, and has edited the DAW anthology
RETURN TO AVALON, a tribute to bestselling author Marion Zimmer Bradley,
author of the Darkover novels and THE MISTS OF AVALON; and
HIGHWAYMEN: ROBBERS AND ROGUES. Roberson's novels and anthologies
have been translated and published in Japan, Germany, France, Russia, China, Italy,
Sweden, Poland, Hungary, Israel, and the United Kingdom.
Upcoming projects include a sixth volume in the "Sword-Dancer" series, titled
SWORD-BORN and SWORD-SWORN; a sequel to LADY OF THE FOREST
exploring the further adventures of Robin Hood and Marian; and a solo-author
prequel to THE GOLDEN KEY.
Jennifer has a Bachelor of Science in journalism from Northern Arizona University,
with an extended major in British history. She spent her final semester in England at
the University of London, which enabled her to do indepth research at such sites as
the museums, great homes, and cathedrals of England; Scotland's Edinburgh, Loch
Ness, and Glencoe and the castles and countryside of Wales. In 1985 she returned
for more research and visited Dublin, Ireland, as well. Prior to becoming a full-time
writer in 1985, Jennifer was employed as an investigative reporter for a morning daily,
and as an advertising copywriter for a major marketing company.
Jennifer Roberson grew up in Arizona and used to compete in amateur rodeos. Her
primary hobby now is the breeding, training, and exhibition of Cardigan Welsh Corgis
and Labrador Retrievers in the conformation, obedience, and agility rings of AKC
dog shows and trials, she was the Cardigan Welsh Corgi breed columnist for the
AKC GAZETTE for six years, and is currently on the Board of Directors of the
Cardigan Welsh Corgi Club of America. She lives near Phoenix with (currently) six
dogs and two cats.
Awards
1984: Romantic Times Magazine: Best New Fantasy Author
1985: Northern Arizona University: Junior Alumni Achievment
1988: Romantic Times Magazine: Best New Historical Romance Author/Lifetime
Achievement Award (Jennifer O'Green)
1989: Outstanding Young Women of America: OTWofA
1990: Northern Arizona University: Jubilee Year Distinguished Alumni Award (1 of
90)
1991: City of Tempe: Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Volunteer Work in
the Community (writing seminars)
1994: Young Adult Library Services Association: 1994 Best Books for Young Adults
List, Lady of the Forest
1997: World Fantasy Award Final Ballot (5 nominees) for The Golden Key,
co-written with Melanie Rawn and Kate Elliott.
Books:
Sword-Dancer (1)
Sword-Singer (2)
Sword-Maker (3)
Sword-Breaker (4)
Sword-Born (5)
Chronicle of the Cheysuli:
Shapechangers (1)
The Song of Homana (2)
Legacy of the Sword (3)
Track of the White Wolf (4)
A Pride of Princes (5)
Daughter of the Lion (6)
Flight of the Raven (7)
A Tapestry of Lions (8)
Shapechanger's Song: Chronicles of the Cheysuli, Omnibus One , March 2001
LADY OF THE FOREST (1992)
LADY OF THE GLEN (1996)
LADY OF SHERWOOD* (sequel to LADY OF THE FOREST)
Read an excerpt from Sword-Born and Lady of Sherwood on Jennifer's site
Author's Homepage:
www.sff.net/people/Jennifer.Roberson/
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