Anne Bishop

Anne Bishop is best known for adult fantasy and speculative/paranormal fiction, notably dark and character-driven series such as the Black Jewels books, the Tir Alainn trilogy, the Ephemera books and the Others novels.

Her major series include the Black Jewels novels, the Tir Alainn trilogy, the Ephemera books and the Others series. The Black Jewels titles share a single world and recurring characters; the other series are separate worlds with their own continuity.

A common entry point is the Black Jewels Trilogy beginning with Daughter of the Blood. For other series, start with the first book in each sequence, for example, Written in Red begins the Others series and The House of Gaian is the opening book of the Tir Alainn trilogy as listed by retailers.

Start with the Black Jewels Trilogy in order: Daughter of the Blood, Heir to the Shadows, then Queen of the Darkness. There are additional novels and later Black Jewels books (for example Tangled Webs, Dreams Made Flesh, The Invisible Ring) best read in publication/series order.

Yes, she is described as an award-winning author on retailer listings. Specific awards are not listed on that page, so check her official site or publisher pages for detailed award information.