The Heralds of Valdemar are the kingdom's ancient order of protectors. Among Mercedes Lackey's many novels, few are as critically acclaimed and beloved. I've been buying a few of her works lately. She is releasing a new series (*Closer to Home*) and I have the Herald Spy and Mage Winds.
Mercedes Lackey (Mercedes Ritchie Lackey) ( b. ) Wife of Mercedes Lackey has a degree in biology from Purdue University.
Like many writers she has worked at a variety of jobs, including short stints as a waitress, security guard and artist's model. She lives outside Tulsa, Oklahoma with her husband and collaborator, artist Larry Dixon, their several birds and two dogs. Mercedes Lackey is the New York Times bestselling American fantasy author behind the Heralds of Valdemar series, The Elemental Masters series, the 100 Kingdoms series, and many more. She has published over 100 novels in under 25 years.