Kathy Tyers published her first science fiction novel in 1987 and she has been at it ever since. She is known for her Star Wars Expanded Universe novels—The Truce at Bakura and New Jedi Order: Balance Point. She also likes being known for her original Firebird series. Firebird, Fusion Fire, and Crown of Fire (Volumes 1-3) were later combined into one book as The Annotated Firebird, Volume 4 is Wind and Shadow, and the messianic Daystar rounds out the series. She has also published three other science fiction novels, a travel book, and co-authored a book with classical guitarist Christopher Parkening. Kathy lives in southwestern Montana. www.KathyTyers.com.