Some books are a revelation. They
come along at just the right time for just the right reasons. They become heart
books and soul books. –
Judith Tarr
A writer of historical and epic fantasies, or
what she likes to call “alternate history,” Tarr (who celebrates her birthday
today) has won awards and legions of followers under three names – her own, and
as Caitlin Brennan and Kathleen Bryan.
She has been a
World Fantasy Award nominee for her Alexander the Great novel, Lord of the
Two Lands, and won the Crawford Award for her Hound and the Falcon trilogy.
As Brennan she wrote The Mountain’s Call and sequels, and as Bryan The
Serpent and the Rose and its sequels.
Tarr also enjoys writing about and working with horses, especially
Lipizzans. She owns Dancing Horse Farm
in Arizona where she gives lessons and talks on both horses and writing –
especially works that are “historically” connected.
“I like going back in time and
writing historical fantasy,” 
she said.
“I use some real historical characters as a background to give depth to
the fantasy. And I throw my fictional characters into the midst of this, and,
so far, it has turned out interesting.”
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