Janny Wurts | |
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Born | Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, U.S. | December 10, 1953
Occupation | Author, illustrator |
Nationality | American |
Genre | Fantasy |
Notable works | Wars of Light and Shadow , Empire trilogy |
Spouse | Don Maitz |
Website | |
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Janet Inglis "Janny" Wurts (born December 10, 1953) is an American fantasy novelist and illustrator. She has written several standalone novels and series, including the Wars of Light and Shadow , The Cycle of Fire trilogy and the internationally best-selling Empire trilogy that she co-authored with Raymond E. Feist. [1] Her short story collection That Way Lies Camelot was nominated for the British Fantasy Award in 1995. She often illustrates her own books, and has won Chesley Awards for her artwork. [2]
Janny Wurts was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. In the 1980s, she worked as an illustrator for role-playing game supplements for Mayfair Games. [3]
Wurts has written numerous novels (20 as of 2021). [4] Her fantasy debut Sorcerer's Legacy (1982) has been described as a political thriller; it features a female protagonist and court intrigue. [5] Similar elements feature in the Empire trilogy, written in collaboration with Raymond E. Feist. Empire is set in a non-European culture that has drawn comparisons to feudal Japan and the Byzantine empire. [6] [7] Wurts has also written science fantasy: her Cycle of Fire trilogy mixes magic with science fiction. Her ongoing series, Wars of Light and Shadow , is a 11-volume epic fantasy (10 books published) with a storyline that spans multiple millennia and planets. [1] [8]
Beyond writing, Wurts' award-winning paintings have been showcased in exhibitions of imaginative artwork, among them a commemorative exhibition for NASA's 25th Anniversary; the Art of the Cosmos at Hayden Planetarium in New York; and two exhibits of fantasy art, at both the Delaware Art Museum and Canton Art Museum. [3]
Wurts was a guest of honor at the 1996 World Horror Convention and the 2004 World Fantasy Convention. [9] [10] She resides in Florida with her husband, artist Don Maitz. [2]
Janny Wurts also painted the cover art for her US and international books. Her paintings have been showcased in numerous exhibitions and have won several Chesley awards. [12] [13]
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