Elizabeth Moon, born 1945, March 7, is an American science fiction and fantasy author. She lives in Florence, Texas (near Austin).

She attained the rank of 1st Lieutenant during active service with the US Marine Corps, which she joined in 1968 having obtained a B.A. in History. Later she also obtained a B.A. in Biology.

Her writings contain military science fiction themes, though biology, politics and personal relationship issues also feature strongly. The Serrano Legacy is a space opera.

Bibliography

• The Serrano Legacy (aka The Serrano Series or The Serrano Trilogy)
  • Hunting Party
  • Sporting Chance
  • Winning Colours
  • Once a Hero
  • Rules of Engagement
  • Change of Command
  • Against the Odds

• The Deed of Paksenarrion - including:
  • Sheepfarmers Daughter
  • Divided Allegiance
  • Oath of Gold

• The Legacy of Gird - including:
  • Surrender None (1990)
  • Liar's Oath (1992)

• Remnant Population

• Phases (1997) - collected short stories.

• The Speed of Dark (2002) - a futuristic story about autistic people, inspired by her own autistic son Michael. Winner of the 2003 Nebula Award for Best Novel.

• Vatta's War - including:
  • Trading in Danger (2003)
  • Marque and Reprisal (2004)

Collaborations

• Sassinak - with Anne McCaffrey
• Generation Warrior - with Anne McCaffrey

More Information

• Elizabeth Moon's Home Page (http://www.sff.net/people/Elizabeth.Moon/)

See also: Women science fiction authors