Carol Berg (born 1948)[1] is the author of fantasy novels, including the books from the Rai-Kirah series, Song of the Beast, the books from The Bridge of D'Arnath series, the Lighthouse novels, and Collegia Magica.[2] She also writes the Chimera series under the pen name Cate Glass.[3]
Carol Berg | |
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| Born | 1948 (age 77–78) |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Rice University University of Colorado |
| Period | 2000–present |
| Genre | Fantasy, Historical Fiction |
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She won awards for the Books of the Rai-kirah, the Novels of the Collegia Magica, The Lighthouse Duet, and (as Cate Glass) the Chimera adventures.
Berg was born in Fort Worth, Texas, but made her home in Colorado. Berg holds a degree in mathematics from Rice University, and a degree in computer science from the University of Colorado.[4] After she received her degree from Rice University, she taught high school science.[5] Before writing full-time, she designed software. She lives in Colorado, and is the mother of three boys. After teaching in high school, she got her second degree from the University of Colorado.[6]
Bibliography
editThe Rai-Kirah series
edit- Transformation (ISBN 0-451-45795-1) (2000)
- Revelation (ISBN 0-451-45842-7) (2001)
- Restoration (ISBN 0-451-45890-7) (2002)
The Bridge of D'Arnath series
edit- Son of Avonar (ISBN 0-451-45962-8) (2004)
- Guardians of the Keep (ISBN 0-451-46000-6) (2004)
- The Soul Weaver (ISBN 0-451-46017-0) (2005)
- Daughter of Ancients (ISBN 0-451-46042-1) (2005)
The Lighthouse Duet
edit- Flesh and Spirit (ISBN 0-451-46088-X) (2007)
- Breath and Bone (ISBN 0-451-46186-X) (2008), the winner of the 2008 Colorado Book Award and the 2009 Mythopoeic Fantasy Award
The Sanctuary Duet
editIn the same setting as The Lighthouse Duet.
- Dust and Light (ISBN 0-451-41724-0) (ISBN 978-0451417244) (2014)
- Ash and Silver (ISBN 0-451-41726-7) (ISBN 978-0451417268) (2015)
Novels of the Collegia Magica
edit- The Spirit Lens (ISBN 0-451-46311-0) (2010)
- The Soul Mirror (ISBN 0-451-46374-9) (2011), the winner of the 2011 Colorado Book Award
- The Daemon Prism (ISBN 0-451-46434-6) (2012)
The Chimera series (as Cate Glass)
edit- An Illusion of Thieves (ISBN 9781250311009) (2019)
- A Conjuring of Assassins (ISBN 9781250311023) (2020)
- A Summoning of Demons (ISBN 9781250311054) (2021)
Other works
edit- Song of the Beast, fantasy standalone (ISBN 0-451-45923-7) (2003) and winner of the 2003 Colorado Book Award
- "Unmasking", a novella set in the world of the Rai-kirah in the collection Elemental Magic (ISBN 978-0425217863) (2007)
- "At Fenwick Faire", a gritty myth; in Broken Links, Mended Lives, RMFW Press (ISBN 978-0976022527) (2009)
- "Seeds", a short story set in the kingdom of Navronne; in Blackguards: Tales of Assassins, Mercenaries and Rogues, Ragnarok Publications (ISBN 978-1941987063) (2015)
- "The Heart's Coda," novelette follow-up to Song of the Beast; in Lace and Blade 4, Marion Zimmer Bradley Literary Trust (ISBN 9781938185519) (2018)
Awards
edit- Finalist, (2001) Compton Crook Award, Transformation
- Finalist, (2000) Barnes & Noble Maiden Voyage Award, Transformation
- Finalist, (2002) Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award for Best Epic Fantasy, Restoration
- Winner, (2003) Colorado Book Award, Song of the Beast
- Winner, (2005) Geffen Award for Best Translated Fantasy, Transformation
- Finalist, (2006) RWA-FFP Prism Award for Best Romantic Fantasy, Daughter of Ancients
- Finalist, (2006) Colorado Book Award, Daughter of Ancients
- Finalist, (2008) Colorado Book Award, Flesh and Spirit
- Winner, (2009) Colorado Book Award, Breath and Bone
- Winner, (2009) Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature, Flesh and Spirit,Breath and Bone
- Finalist, (2010) Colorado Book Award, The Spirit Lens
- Winner, (2011) Colorado Book Award, The Soul Mirror
References
edit- ↑ Carol Berg at the Library of Congress, with 13 library catalog records
- ↑ "Carol Berg Bibliography". www.carolberg.com. Archived from the original on August 29, 2019. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
- ↑ "Cate Glass: Author". www.categlass.com. Archived from the original on June 1, 2019. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
- ↑ Library of Congress name authority file
- ↑ "Carol Berg Biography". www.carolberg.com. Retrieved September 25, 2025.
- ↑ "Carol Berg Biography". www.carolberg.com. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
External links
edit- Blog
- Carol Berg at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- Carol Berg at FantasyLiterature.net
- Interview at SFFWorld
- Carol Berg at the Library of Congress, with 13 library catalog records