Debra Doyle

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Debra Doyle was born on November 30, 1952, and died on October 31, 2020, at the age of 67. She earned a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania, with a dissertation on Old English poetry. An American writer of science fiction, fantasy and mystery for young adults and adults, she published from 1990 to 2020, nearly always in collaboration with her husband, James D. Macdonald. Together they wrote the seven-novel Mageworlds series, beginning with The Price of Stars, the eight-volume Wizard Apprentice series, and alternate histories such as Land of Mist and Snow. They also wrote under house names including Robyn Tallis, Victor Appleton and Martin Delrio. Doyle taught at the Viable Paradise writers' workshop on Martha's Vineyard, where she is listed as an emeritus instructor.

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Books

• Knight's Wyrd (1992) · Knight's Wyrd Core Canon

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• Total Core Canon books across all universes: 1 book
• Award recognitions across all universes: 1 (1 won)

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