Janny Wurts Author & Editor

Through her combined career as an author and cover artist, Janny Wurts has written nineteen novels, a collection of short stories once nominated for the British Fantasy Award, and thirty-three contributions to fantasy and science fiction anthologies.

Best known for The Wars of Light and Shadow series, other titles include standalones To Ride Hell’s Chasm, Master of Whitestorm, and Sorcerer’s Legacy; the Cycle of Fire trilogy; and the Empire trilogy, written in collaboration with Raymond E. Feist.

Her paintings and cover art have appeared in exhibitions, including NASA’s 25th Anniversary exhibit, Delaware Art Museum, Canton Art Museum, Hayden Planetarium in New York, and have been recognized by two Chesley Awards, and three times Best of Show at the World Fantasy Convention.
She lives in Florida with three cats and two horses, and rides with a mounted team for search and rescue. Life experience as an offshore sailor, wilderness enthusiast and musician is reflected in her creative work.