Jennifer Roberson is an acclaimed American author, best known for her work in the fantasy genre. She has written several successful book series over the course of her career, including the Chronicles of the Cheysuli, the Sword-Dancer series, the Blood & Bone series, and the Karavans series. These series have solidified her reputation as a skilled and engaging storyteller, drawing readers into richly detailed worlds and compelling characters.
Roberson was born on October 26, 1953 in Kansas City, Missouri, but spent much of her formative years in Phoenix, Arizona, after her family moved there when she was four years old. She has lived in Arizona ever since, with the exception of a twelve-year period spent in Flagstaff. Roberson's deep connection to her home state is evident in the vivid desert landscapes that feature prominently in many of her stories.
Over her more than 40-year career, Roberson has published numerous novels across a variety of genres, from historical fiction to urban fantasy. In addition to her popular fantasy series, she has also written historical novels such as Lady of the Glen, as well as two Robin Hood novels, Lady of the Forest, and Lady of Sherwood. Roberson's versatility as a writer is matched only by her creativity and imagination, making her a beloved and respected figure in the literary world.
When she's not writing, Roberson enjoys pursuing a number of hobbies, including showing dogs and creating mosaic artwork and jewelry. She is also an avid collector of cats and Cardigan Welsh Corgis, and can often be found spending time with her many furry friends. Roberson's dedication to her craft and her passion for storytelling have made her a beloved and influential figure in the world of fantasy literature, and her many fans eagerly await each new addition to her impressive body of work.
Cheysuli Books
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Title
Year
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1
Shapechangers
1984
2
The Song of Homana
1985
3
Legacy of the Sword
1986
4
Track of the White Wolf
1987
5
A Pride of Princes
1988
6
Daughter of the Lion
1989
7
Flight of the Raven
1990
8
A Tapestry of Lions
1992
Sword-Dancer Books
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Title
Year
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1
Sword-Dancer
1986
2
Sword-Singer
1988
3
Sword-Maker
1989
4
Sword-Breaker
1991
5
Sword-Born
1998
6
Sword-Sworn
2002
7
Sword-Bound
2013
8
Sword-Bearer
2022
Robin Hood Books
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Title
Year
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1
Lady Of The Forest
1992
2
Lady of Sherwood
1999
Golden Key Universe Books
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Title
Year
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1
The Golden Key (With: Kate Elliott, Melanie Rawn)
1996
2
The Golden Key
1996
3
The Diviner ( By: Melanie Rawn)
2011
4
The Diviner
2011
Cheysuli Omnibus Editions
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Title
Year
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1
Shapechanger's Song
2001
2
Legacy of the Wolf
2001
3
Children of the Lion
2001
4
The Lion Throne
2001
5
Chronicles of the Cheysuli
2013
Karavans Books
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Title
Year
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1
Karavans
2006
2
Deepwood
2007
3
The Wild Road
2012
4
Ending, and Beginning
2013
Blood & Bone Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Life and Limb
2019
2
Sinners and Saints
2021
Standalone Novels
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Smoketree
1985
2
Kansas Blood ( As: Jay Mitchell)
1986
3
Kansas Blood
1986
4
Royal Captive ( As: Jennifer O'Green)
1987
5
Royal Captive
1987
6
Lady of the Glen
1996
7
Lonnie
2012
8
The Irishman
2012
Short Story Collections
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
Sleeping Dogs and Mad Jack
2013
2
Arthurian Fantasy
2013
3
Various Fantasy
2013
4
Contemporary Fantasy
2013
Highlander - There Can Be Only One Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Highlander
1986
2
Highlander ( By: Garry Douglas Kilworth)
1986
3
Highlander: The Element of Fire
1995
4
The Element of Fire (By: Jason Henderson)
1995
5
Highlander: Scimitar
1996
6
Scimitar (By: Ashley McConnell)
1996
7
Highlander: Scotland the Brave
1996
8
Scotland the Brave
1996
9
The Measure of a Man (By: Nancy Holder)
1997
10
Highlander: The Measure of a Man
1997
11
Highlander: The Path
1997
12
The Path (By: Rebecca Neason)
1997
13
Highlander: Zealot
1997
14
Zealot (By: Donna Lettow)
1997
15
Highlander: Shadow of Obsession
1998
16
Shadow of Obsession (By: Rebecca Neason)
1998
17
The Captive Soul (By: Josepha Sherman)
1998
18
Highlander: The Captive Soul
1998
19
Highlander: White Silence
1999
20
White Silence (By: Ginjer Buchanan)
1999
21
Highlander: White Silence ) (By: Ginjer Buchanan)
2009
L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books
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Year
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1
1985
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 2
1986
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 3
1987
4
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 4
1988
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 5
1989
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1990
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1991
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1992
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1993
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1994
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1995
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1998
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1999
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2000
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2001
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2002
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2002
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2004
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2008
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2009
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
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2014
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2015
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2016
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2017
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2018
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2019
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2020
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2021
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 38
2022
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 39
2023
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future 40
2024
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 41
2025
Jennifer Roberson Anthologies
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
The Unicorn Treasury: Stories, Poems, and Unicorn Lore
1988
2
The Unicorn Treasury
1988
3
Spell Singers
1988
4
Return to Avalon
1996
5
The Further Adventures of Xena: Warrior Princess
2001
6
DAW 30th Anniversary Fantasy
2002
7
DAW 30th Anniversary Science Fiction and Fantasy Anthologies