Mercedes Lackey

American writer, Mercedes Lackey creates interlinked magical worlds populated by humans and other mythical beings, most notably the Valdemar series.

A passionate storyteller she began reading science fiction at an early age and got a start as a fan fiction author. These days she’s considered of the "most prolific science fiction and fantasy writers of all time” in 25 years, she has published over 100 novels and works of short fiction. She is also a Filk music songwriter and lives with her husband on the outskirts of Tulsa, Oklahoma.