Mercedes Lackey
Mercedes Ritchie Lackey is an American writer of fantasy novels. Many of her novels and trilogies are interlinked and set in the world of Velgarth, mostly in and around the country of Valdemar. Her Valdemar novels include interaction between human and non-human protagonists with many different cultures and social mores.
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- Born in
- Chicago
- Educated at
- Purdue University
- Awards
- 🏆 Lambda Literary Award🏆 Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award
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1950
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