Since Katherine's first novel, Deryni Rising, was published in 1970.
she has gone on to establish one of the best known and most popular
series in the fantasy genre: the Deryni cycle, which has
sold in excess of two million copies. The Deryni cycle is a richly
described historical fantasy series set in a medieval world of magic and
intrigue. The books have, in addition to compelling storylines and
well-realised characters, a convincing wealth of detail about medieval life.
However, she prefers to think of what she writes
as "historical fantasy", an apt term, since Katherine holds a Master of Arts
degree in English history. She is a trained hypnotist, a student of
comparative religion, a member of several orders of chivalry, and also
attended medical school for a year before deciding she would rather write
about medicine than practice it.
She is resident in Wicklow, Ireland, with her husband and fellow guest
Scott MacMillan. They share a gothic revival
home with several cats and the odd ghost.
Katherine won the 1992 Balrog Award for her novel Camber the Heretic.
Bibliography
The Chronicles of the Deryni
Deryni Rising (1970),
Deryni Checkmate (1972),
High Deryni (1973)
The Legends of Camber of Culdi
Camber of Culdi (1976),
Saint Camber (1978),
Camber the Heretic (1981)
The Histories of King Kelson
The Bishop's Heir (1984),
The King's Justice (1985),
The Quest for Saint Camber (1986),
King Kelson's Bride
The Heirs of Saint Camber
The Harrowing of Gwynedd (1989),
King Javan's Year (1992),
The Bastard Prince (1994)
Deryni anthologies
The Deryni Archives (1986),
Deryni Magic (1991)
Other works
Lammas Night (1983),
Legacy of Lehr (1986),
The Adept series (with Deborah Turner Harris),
Two Crowns for America (1996)
