Deborah J. Ross | |
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Born | Deborah Jean Ross April 1947 (age 76) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Portland State University |
Occupation | Author |
Known for | Fantasy 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.
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]