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. 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. Biography Janny Wurts was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. In the 1980s, she worked as an illustrator for role-playing game supplements for Mayfair Games. Wurts has written numerous novels (20 as of 2021). Her fantasy debut Sorcerer's Legacy (1982) has been described as a political thriller; it features a female protagonist and court intrigue. 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. 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. 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. Wurts was a guest of honor at the 1996 World Horror Convention and the 2004 World Fantasy Convention. She resides in Florida with her husband, artist Don Maitz. Bibliography The Cycle of Fire Trilogy Stormwarden (1984) Keeper of the Keys (1988) Shadowfane (1988) The Cycle of Fire (1999) collects the trilogy into one volume Empire Trilogy Daughter of the Empire (1987) with Raymond E. Feist Servant of the Empire (1990) with Raymond E. Feist Mistress of the Empire (1992) with Raymond E. Feist The Wars of Light and Shadow Arc I Curse of the Mistwraith (1993) Arc II Ships of Merior (1994) Warhost of Vastmark (1995) Arc III: Alliance of Light Fugitive Prince (1997) Grand Conspiracy (1999) Peril's Gate (2001) Traitor's Knot (2004) Stormed Fortress (2007) Arc IV: Sword of the Canon Initiate's Trial (2011) Destiny's Conflict (September 7, 2017) Arc V: Song of the Mysteries Song