Author of five quartets, a duet, a just-begun trilogy, and other stories, Tamora Pierce (visit her site) is one of YA fantasy's leading and most prolific fantasy writers. Many of her series take place in the mythical land of Tortall and feature strong female characters.
Titles
The Song of the Lioness quartet
Alanna: The First Adventure (1983)
In the Hand of the Goddess (1984)
Woman Who Rides Like a Man (1986)
Lionness Rampant (1988)
The Immortals quartet
Wild Magic (1992)
Wolf Speaker (1994)
Emperor Mage (1995)
Realm of the Gods (1996)
The Circle of Magic quartet
Sandry's Book (1997)
Tris's Book (1998)
Daja's Book (1998)
Briar's Book (1999)
The Protector of the Small quartet
First Test (1999)
Page (2000)
Squire (2001)
Lady Knight (2002)
The Circle Opens quartet
Magic Steps (2000)
Street Magic (2001)
Cold Fire (2002)
Shatterglass (2003)
Trickster duet
Trickster's Choice (2004)
Trickster's Queen (2005)
Provost's Dog trilogy
Beka Cooper: Terrier (2006)
Bloodhound (2007)
Elkhound (2008)
Biography
Tamora (pronounced like 'camera') Pierce was born the first of three girls in Pennsylvania and told stories to herself while doing the dishes. See her fansite below for bigger stories and more details.
Offsite Pages
About.com Interview & Discussion
Philip Pullman, Tamora Pierce, and Christopher Paolini Talk Fantasy Fiction by Dave Weich, Powells.com
