Heather Gladney (born February 10, 1957) is an American author whose fantasy novels include ''Teot's War'' (1987) and its sequel ''Bloodstorm'' (1989).

Biography

Heather Gladney was born on February 10, 1957, in Hawthorne, California. She attended University of California, San Diego (1975–1977) and received a B.S. in pomology in 1980 from University of California, Davis. She has worked in various jobs including landscaping and horticulture. She grew up in the Mojave Desert which influenced her settings and characters. She was nominated for the

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(1988), and finalist for the

William Crawford Award :::''See also'' Crawford Medal The IAFA William L. Crawford Fantasy Award (short: Crawford award) is a literary award given to a writer whose first fantasy book was published during the preceding 18 months. It's one of several awards presented by ...

(1988).

Works

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, and the real world of Earth's Bedouin tribes. It contains a delightful and realistic created language. But the best element is the superb writing.

Reception

Fritz Leiber reviewed ''Teot's War'' in '' Locus'' magazine. ''Teot's War'' was reviewed in ''Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Review Annual'' (1988) by Larry D. Woods who said it offered significant explorations of themes of heroism and deception. A reviewer of ''Teot's War'' in ''Pandora'' magazine commended Gladney for her well-rounded characters and setting. Susanna Sturgis reviewed ''Teot's War'' in the journal ''

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''. ''Blood Storm'' was reviewed by Tom Whitmore in ''Locus''. Author

wrote of Gladney that she is "a bit of a forgotten writer" having not published a new book since the 1980s, though one with a fan base, he says "few writers had such an auspicious start to their careers" and she has influenced his own writing.

Bibliography

* ''Song of Naga Teot'': Part 1: ''Teot's War'' (1987) * ''Song of Naga Teot'': Part 2: ''Bloodstorm'' (1989) * ''The Tale of the Virtual Cat'', Catfantastic IV (book), DAW Books (1996) * ''Blessed Event, Dead of Night'' (1994) * "Be Careful What You Ask For", ''Midnight Zoo'' magazine, Vol.1 No.3, essay (May–June 1991) * ''Season of Sorrows'', with Janny Wurts, Elfquest Against the Wind, Vol.4, Tor (1990) * ''A Devotee of Conscience'', ''Pandora'' magazine, No.20 (Summer 1988) * ''Teot's Warning'' (partially performed,

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of a musical with Tim Randles) (1989)

References

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