Sharon Green
July 1, 1997
This month, we've chosen to feature author-extraordinaire Sharon Green. Sharon has written numerous works of both fantasy and science fiction over the years, and all of them are enjoyable. Her attention to characterization, romance, and plot make each of her works a joy to read.
The Woman
Sharon Green discovered Science Fiction at the age of twelve. A voracious reader, she qualified for the school library medal but didn't get it because the librarian didn't approve of SF. ("If you want to press the point," she writes, "you could say Lucky Starr, Space Ranger got me in trouble in junior high school. It would be the literal truth.")
Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., Sharon attended New York University, where she got rid of an unwanted admirer by convincing him she was from another planet. She graduated with a B.A. in 1963. Later that year, she married and had three sons in New Jersey - Andy, Brian, and Curtis. She divorced in 1976. Sharon had several different jobs during those years. She worked for AT&T as a shareowner correspondent, then as an all-around assistant in a construction company, then sold bar steel and acted as an assistant sales manager for an import firm. She left that job in 1984 to write, and has been writing full time since then.
Currently Ms. Green lives in Nashville, Tennessee with her cats and two computers. A prolific writer, she is the author of over a dozen books in several genres, including the Terrilian Warrior series, the Jalav series, Dawn Song, Silver Princess, Golden Knight, The Hidden Realms, Dark Mirror, Dark Dreams, Wind Whispers, Shadow Shouts, Game's End. She also has a new series out, The Blending.
Sharon doesn't do her own research, stating "If I did I'd stay with that and never get any writing done." She can usually finish a novel of about 120,000 words in about three months.
Her diverse hobbies include: knitting, crocheting, Tae Kwon Do (in which she has a purple belt), fencing, archery, shooting, horseback riding, jigsaw puzzles, logic problems, and math problems.
Publications Listing
The Crystals of Mida. Daw Books, New York, 1982.
The Warrior Within. Daw Books, New York, 1982.
The Warrior Enchained. Daw Books, New York, 1983.
An Oath to Mida. Daw Books, New York, 1983.
Chosen of Mida. Daw Books, New York, 1984.
The Warrior Rearmed. Daw Books, New York, 1984.
Mind Guest. Daw Books, New York, 1984.
Gateway to Xanadu. Daw Books, New York, 1985.
The Will of the Gods. Daw Books, New York, 1985.
To Battle the Gods. Daw Books, New York, 1986.
The Warrior Challenged. Daw Books, New York, 1986.
Rebel Prince. Daw Books, New York, 1986.
The Warrior Victorious. Daw Books, New York, 1987.
The Far Side of Forever. Daw Fantasy, New York, 1987.
Lady Blade, Lord Fighter. Daw Fantasy, New York, 1987.
Mists of the Ages. Daw Books, New York, 1988.
Hellhound Magic. Daw Fantasy, New York, 1989.
Dawn Song. Avon Books, New York, 1990.
Haunted House. Harlequin Sales Corp., New York, 1990.
Werewolf Moon. Harlequin Sales Corp., New York, 1993.
Fantasy Man. Harlequin Sales Corp., New York, 1993.
Flame of Fury. Avon Books, New York, 1993.
Silver Princess, Golden Knight. Avon Books, New York, 1993.
The Hidden Realms. Avon Books, New York, 1993.
Dark Mirror, Dark Dreams. Avon Books, New York, 1994.
Silken Dreams. Avon Books, New York, 1994.
Enchanting. Pinnacle Books, New York, 1994.
Wind Whispers, Shadow Shouts. Avon Books, New York, 1995.
Game's End. Avon Books, New York, 1996.
Convergence. Avon Books, New York, 1996.
Competitions. Avon Books, New York, 1997.
SHORT STORIES IN ANTHOLOGIES
Magic in Ithkar, Volume IV. Tor Fantasy, New York, 1986.
Friends of the Horseclans. Signet Books, New York, 1987.
Friends of the Horseclans, Volume II. Signet Books, New York, 1989. (Two stories)
Alternatives. Baen Books, New York, 1989.
Tales of the Witchworld 3. Tor Fantasy, New York, 1991.
- Web Resources
Sharon Green Dedication Page - A fun site by one of Sharon's extremely dedicated fans. It has information on Sharon, herself, as well as information on each of her published works of fantasy and science fiction.
Sharon Green's Official Home Page - Tons of information, and it's endorsed by Sharon herself. You can also order e-mail copies of some never before published works and join her fan club.
Sharon Green's Personal Page - A page by the author herself with some interesting personal information.
- Other Resources
Sharon Green can be contacted at sharongreen@worldnet.att.net. She loves receiving email, so drop her a line!
