About Deborah J. Ross
Born 1947. Deborah J. Ross is an American novelist, writer and science fiction writer, known for Fantasy literature, Marion Zimmer Bradley and Science fiction.
Deborah Jean Ross (also known as Deborah Wheeler; born April 1947), is an American science fiction and fantasy author.
Biography Deborah Jean Ross was born in April 1947 and grew up in California. She attended Portland State University, graduating in 1973.
Around this time, she became friends with Marion Zimmer Bradley. When Bradley was asked to edit the first Sword and Sorceress, Ross submitted a short story for the anthology, "Imperatrix" (1984). "Imperatrix" became her first published short story, under her married name of Deborah Wheeler. She continued to write for years, producing a number of short stories and two novels, Jaydium and Northlight, through DAW books.
Before Bradley's death in 1999, Ross was invited to work on a project with her set in Darkover.
Eventually, Ross returned to her maiden name, Deborah J. Ross.
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Who is Deborah J. Ross?
American writer
When was Deborah J. Ross born?
Deborah J. Ross was born on 15 April 1947 in Queens.
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Deborah J. Ross is a novelist, writer and science fiction writer.
What is Deborah J. Ross known for?
Deborah J. Ross is known for Fantasy literature, Marion Zimmer Bradley and Science fiction.
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Deborah J. Ross is American.
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