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'''Deborah J. Ross''' (born April 1947), once Deborah Wheeler, is an [[United States|American]] published [[science fiction]] and [[fantasy author]].
'''Deborah Jean Ross''' (also known as '''Deborah Wheeler'''; born April 1947), is an American [[science fiction]] and [[fantasy author]].


== Biography ==
== Biography ==
Ross was born in April 1947 and grew up in [[California]]. She has always told stories, even as a very young child. Ross attended [[Portland State University]], graduating in 1973.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pdx.edu/magazine/news/fanfare-spring-2010|title=Portland State Portland State Magazine: News: Fanfare: Spring 2010|last=Kirkland|first=Kathryn|date=2010-06-10|accessdate=13 July 2010}}</ref> After two degrees ([[biology]] and [[psychology]]), a marriage, and trying to split her time between her career as a [[chiropractor]] and her first child, she decided to settle down to write professionally.
Deborah Jean Ross was born in April 1947 and grew up in [[California]]. She attended [[Portland State University]], graduating in 1973.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pdx.edu/magazine/news/fanfare-spring-2010|title=Portland State Portland State Magazine: News: Fanfare: Spring 2010|last=Kirkland|first=Kathryn|date=10 June 2010|accessdate=13 July 2010|archive-date=1 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181001232807/https://www.pdx.edu/magazine/news/fanfare-spring-2010|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Around this time, she became friends with [[Marion Zimmer Bradley]]. When Marion was asked to edit the first [[Sword and Sorceress series|Sword and Sorceress]], Ross submitted a short story for the anthology, "Imperatrix" (1984). "Imperatrix" became her first published short story, under her married name of Deborah Wheeler. Deborah Wheeler continued to write for years, producing a number of short stories and two novels, ''[[Jaydium]]'' and ''[[Northlight (novel)|Northlight]]'', through [[DAW books]].
Around this time, she became friends with [[Marion Zimmer Bradley]]. When Bradley was asked to edit the first [[Sword and Sorceress series|Sword and Sorceress]], Ross submitted a short story for the anthology, "Imperatrix" (1984). "Imperatrix" became her first published short story, under her married name of Deborah Wheeler. She continued to write for years, producing a number of short stories and two novels, ''[[Jaydium]]'' and ''[[Northlight (novel)|Northlight]]'', through [[DAW books]].


Before Marion's death in 1999, Ross was invited to work on a project with her set in Darkover. As she explains on her website:<ref name="sff.net">{{cite web |last=Ross |first=Deborah J. |title=Deborah J. Ross's personal website |publisher=Deborah J. Ross |url=http://www.sff.net/people/deborahjross |accessdate=August 2007 }}</ref>
Before Bradley's death in 1999, Ross was invited to work on a project with her set in Darkover.<ref name="sff.net">{{cite web |last=Ross |first=Deborah J. |title=Deborah J. Ross's personal website |publisher=Deborah J. Ross |url=http://www.sff.net/people/deborahjross |archive-url=https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20161116025539/http://www.sff.net/people/deborahjross/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 November 2016 |accessdate=30 August 2007 }}</ref>
<blockquote>
As Marion's health declined, I was invited to work with her on one or more Darkover novels. We decided that rather than extend the story of "modern" Darkover, we would return to the Ages of Chaos. Marion envisioned a trilogy beginning with the Hastur Rebellion and the fall of Neskaya, the enduring friendship between Varzil the Good and Carolin Hastur, and extending to the fire-bombing of Hali and the signing of the Compact. While I scribbled notes as fast as I could, she would sit back, eyes alight, and begin a story with, "Now, the Hasturs tried to control the worst excesses of laran weapons, but there were always others under development . . ." or "Of course, Varzil and Carolin had been brought up on tales of star-crossed lovers who perished in the destruction of Neskaya . . ."<br />
Marion passed away in September 1999, and I was privileged to participate in her funeral. In completing this project, I hope to honor her memory and the enduring vision she has left to us all.
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Eventually, Ross returned to her [[maiden name]], Deborah J. Ross.<ref name="deborahjross.com">{{cite web |title=About Me |url=http://deborahjross.com/about-us/ |website=Deborah J. Ross |accessdate=5 June 2020}}</ref>
After a divorce, she changed her legal name back to Ross. She now lives in the wilderness of the [[Santa Cruz County, California|Santa Cruz]] redwoods with her husband (and fellow writer), [[Dave Trowbridge]]. She is mother of two children, has two cats and one [[german shepherd]].


== Bibliography ==
== Bibliography ==


===Novels as Deborah Wheeler===
===Novels as Deborah Wheeler===
* ''Jaydium'' (1993), [[DAW Books]], ISBN 0-88677-556-6 (out of print)
* ''Jaydium'' (1993), [[DAW Books]], {{ISBN|0-88677-556-6}} (out of print)
* ''Northlight'' (1995), DAW Books, ISBN 0-88677-639-2 (out of print)
* ''Northlight'' (1995), DAW Books, {{ISBN|0-88677-639-2}} (out of print)
* ''Collaborators'' (2013), Dragon Moon Press, {{ISBN|9781897492635}}


===Darkover===
===Darkover===
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*The ''Clingfire'' Trilogy:
*The ''Clingfire'' Trilogy:
** ''[[The Fall of Neskaya]]'' (2001), DAW Books, hardback: ISBN 0-7564-0034-1 paperback: ISBN 0-7564-0053-8
** ''[[The Fall of Neskaya]]'' (2001), DAW Books, hardback: {{ISBN|0-7564-0034-1}} paperback: {{ISBN|0-7564-0053-8}}
** ''[[Zandru's Forge]]'' (2003), DAW Books, hardback: ISBN 0-7564-0149-6 paperback: ISBN 0-7564-0184-4
** ''[[Zandru's Forge]]'' (2003), DAW Books, hardback: {{ISBN|0-7564-0149-6}} paperback: {{ISBN|0-7564-0184-4}}
** ''[[A Flame in Hali]]'' (2004), DAW Books, hardback: ISBN 0-7564-0218-2 paperback: ISBN 0-7564-0267-0
** ''[[A Flame in Hali]]'' (2004), DAW Books, hardback: {{ISBN|0-7564-0218-2}} paperback: {{ISBN|0-7564-0267-0}}

*The ''Modern Darkover'' series, which is a continuation of Zimmer Bradley's novel ''[[Traitor's Sun]]''.
*The ''Modern Darkover'' series, which is a continuation of Zimmer Bradley's novel ''[[Traitor's Sun]]''.
** ''[[The Alton Gift]]'' (2007), DAW Books, hardback: ISBN 0-7564-0019-8 paperback: ISBN 978-0-7564-0480-2
** ''[[The Alton Gift]]'' (2007), DAW Books, hardback: {{ISBN|0-7564-0019-8}} paperback: {{ISBN|978-0-7564-0480-2}}
** ''[[The Children of Kings]]'' (2013), hardback: ISBN 9780756407971
** ''[[The Children of Kings]]'' (2013), hardback: {{ISBN|9780756407971}}
** ''[[The Laran Gambit]]'' (2022), hardback: {{ISBN|9781938185724}}
** (forthcoming, not yet titled)<ref name="Ross">[http://www.sff.net/people/deborahjross/darkover.html Deborah J. Ross's Darkover website]</ref>
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*''[[Hastur Lord]]'' (2010), DAW Books, hardback: {{ISBN|978-0-7564-0622-6}}

* ''[[Thunderlord!]]'' (2016)
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*''[[Hastur Lord]]'' (2010), DAW Books, hardback: ISBN 978-0-7564-0622-6


===The Seven-Petaled Shield===
===The Seven-Petaled Shield===
An original fantasy series, intended to be a trilogy
An original fantasy series, intended to be a trilogy
* ''The Seven-Petaled Shield'' (2013), DAW Books, ISBN 978-0756406219
* ''The Seven-Petaled Shield'' (2013), DAW Books, {{ISBN|978-0756406219}}
* ''Shannivar: Volume Two of The Seven-Petaled Shield'' (2013), DAW Books, ISBN 978-0756409203
* ''Shannivar: Volume Two of The Seven-Petaled Shield'' (2013), DAW Books, {{ISBN|978-0756409203}}
* ''The Heir of Khored: Book Three of The Seven-Petaled Shield'' (2014), DAW Books, {{ISBN|978-0756409210}}


===Darkover anthologies===
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==Anthologies==
The publication of the anthologies of Darkover restarted in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mzbworks.com/works.htm#anthologies|title=Marion Zimmer Bradley Bibliography}}</ref>
* ''[[Music of Darkover]]'' (with [[Elisabeth Waters]]) (2013)
* ''[[Stars of Darkover]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Gifts of Darkover]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Realms of Darkover]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Masques of Darkover]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Crossroads of Darkover]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Citadels of Darkover]]'' (2019)
* ''[[Jewels of Darkover]]'' (2023)

A collection of Ross stories.
* ''[[A Heat Wave in the Hellers: and Other Tales of Darkover]]'' (2019)

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===Anthologies===
* ''Lace and Blade'' (2008), [[Norilana Books]].
* ''Lace and Blade'' (2008), [[Norilana Books]].
* ''Lace and Blade 2'' (2009), [[Norilana Books]].
* ''Lace and Blade 2'' (2009), [[Norilana Books]].
* ''Lace and Blade 4'' (2018)
* ''Lace and Blade 5'' (2019)


==References==
==References==
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Deborah J. Ross
Born
Deborah Jean Ross

April 1947 (age 77)
NationalityAmerican
Alma materPortland State University
OccupationAuthor
Known forFantasy and science fiction, collaboration with Marion Zimmer Bradley

Deborah Jean Ross (also known as Deborah Wheeler; born April 1947), is an American science fiction and fantasy author.

Biography[edit]

Deborah Jean Ross was born in April 1947 and grew up in California. She attended Portland State University, graduating in 1973.[1]

Around this time, she became friends with Marion Zimmer Bradley. When Bradley was asked to edit the first Sword and Sorceress, Ross submitted a short story for the anthology, "Imperatrix" (1984). "Imperatrix" became her first published short story, under her married name of Deborah Wheeler. She continued to write for years, producing a number of short stories and two novels, Jaydium and Northlight, through DAW books.

Before Bradley's death in 1999, Ross was invited to work on a project with her set in Darkover.[2]

Eventually, Ross returned to her maiden name, Deborah J. Ross.[3]

Bibliography[edit]

Novels as Deborah Wheeler[edit]

  • Jaydium (1993), DAW Books, ISBN 0-88677-556-6 (out of print)
  • Northlight (1995), DAW Books, ISBN 0-88677-639-2 (out of print)
  • Collaborators (2013), Dragon Moon Press, ISBN 9781897492635

Darkover[edit]

Ross worked with Marion Zimmer Bradley on several books in the Darkover series.

The Seven-Petaled Shield[edit]

An original fantasy series, intended to be a trilogy

Darkover anthologies[edit]

The publication of the anthologies of Darkover restarted in 2013.[4]

A collection of Ross stories.

Anthologies[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Kirkland, Kathryn (10 June 2010). "Portland State Portland State Magazine: News: Fanfare: Spring 2010". Archived from the original on 1 October 2018. Retrieved 13 July 2010.
  2. ^ Ross, Deborah J. "Deborah J. Ross's personal website". Deborah J. Ross. Archived from the original on 16 November 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2007.
  3. ^ "About Me". Deborah J. Ross. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  4. ^ "Marion Zimmer Bradley Bibliography".

External links[edit]

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