Carol Berg

Carol Berg is a highly acclaimed fantasy author, known for her captivating series such as the Rai-Kirah series, The Lighthouse series, and The Bridge of D'Arnath series. Her books have received numerous awards, including the Prism Award, the Geffen Award, and multiple Colorado Book Awards, demonstrating her exceptional talent in the genre.

Born in Texas, Berg grew up in a family of teachers, musicians, and railroad men. She pursued her higher education at Rice University, earning a degree in mathematics, and later obtained a degree in computer science from the University of Colorado. Before fully dedicating herself to writing, Berg worked as a software engineer, which further honed her analytical skills and problem-solving abilities, traits that would later prove valuable in crafting intricate and well-thought-out storylines in her novels.

Now residing in Colorado, Berg spends her time immersed in the beauty of the Rocky Mountains, where she finds inspiration for her writing. She is the proud mother of three grown sons and enjoys sharing her passion for writing with her readers through platforms such as Facebook. Berg's works have earned her a place among the greats of the fantasy genre, including the likes of J.R.R. Tolkien, Patricia A. McKillip, Ursula K. Le Guin, Poul Anderson, and Ellen Kushner, further solidifying her status as a masterful storyteller.
Books of the Rai-kirah Books
# Title Year
1 Transformation 2000
2 Revelation 2001
3 Restoration 2002
The Bridge of D'Arnath Books
# Title Year
1 Son of Avonar 2004
2 Guardians of the Keep 2004
3 The Soul Weaver 2005
4 Daughter of Ancients 2005
Chimera Books (as Cate Glass)
# Title Year
1 An Illusion of Thieves 2019
2 A Conjuring of Assassins 2020
3 A Summoning of Demons 2021
Valen Books
# Title Year
1 Flesh and Spirit 2007
2 Breath and Bone 2008
3 Cartamandua Legacy 2009
Collegia Magica Books
# Title Year
1 The Spirit Lens 2009
2 The Soul Mirror 2011
3 The Daemon Prism 2012
The Sanctuary Duet Books
# Title Year
1 Dust and Light 2014
2 Ash and Silver 2015
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Song of the Beast 2003
Carol Berg Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Elemental Magic 2007
2 Hath No Fury 2017
3 Writing the Self-Elegy: The Past Is Not Disappearing Ink 2023