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Author of many stories, largely or all fantasy. Particularly noted for the [[Valdemar series]] stories, including the [[Vanyel]] trilogy, a beloved and angst-filled teenage coming out story.  
Author of many stories, largely or all fantasy. Particularly noted for the [[Valdemar series]] stories, including the [[Vanyel]] trilogy, a beloved and angst-filled teenage coming out story.  


Lackey has several major series of works, including a fantasy world (Valdemar), an urban fantasy world (the elf series), and an urban New Age fantasy for mysteries. Her works are generally non-sexist and include strong female characters. In addition, she is very gay-positive and tries to create an awareness of sexism and sexual assault.
Lackey has several major series of works, including a fantasy world (Valdemar), an urban fantasy world (the elf series), and an urban New Age fantasy for mysteries. Her works are generally [[non-sexist]] and include [[strong female characters]]. In addition, she is very [[gay-positive]] and tries to create an awareness of sexism and sexual assault.


==Works==
==Works==
;Valdemar series
; the [[Valdemar series]]


* ''[[The Oathbound]]'' (1988)
Works of particular note in the Valdemar series include:
* ''[[Oathbreakers]]'' (1989)
* [[The Last Herald-Mage]] ([[Vanyel Ashkevron]])
* ''[[Oathblood]]'' (1998)
* [[Arrows trilogy]] ([[Herald Talia]])
 
* [[Vows and Honor]] ([[Tarma]] & [[Kethry]])
* ''[[By the Sword]]'' (1991) (a woman mercenary)
* ''[[By the Sword]]'' ([[Kerowyn]])
 
* ''[[Magic's Pawn]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Magic's Promise]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Magic's Price]]'' (1990)


==Further reading==
==Further reading==
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Latest revision as of 12:05, 19 July 2010

Author of many stories, largely or all fantasy. Particularly noted for the Valdemar series stories, including the Vanyel trilogy, a beloved and angst-filled teenage coming out story.

Lackey has several major series of works, including a fantasy world (Valdemar), an urban fantasy world (the elf series), and an urban New Age fantasy for mysteries. Her works are generally non-sexist and include strong female characters. In addition, she is very gay-positive and tries to create an awareness of sexism and sexual assault.

Works

the Valdemar series

Works of particular note in the Valdemar series include:

Further reading

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