Carol Berg
American writer

Carol Berg

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American writer
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1 January 1948(Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, U.S.A.)
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Carol Berg is the author of several fantasy novels, including the books from the Rai-Kirah series, Song of the Beast, the books from The Bridge of D'Arnath series, and the Lighthouse novels. In January 2010, she introduced a new series with the release of The Spirit Lens: A Novel of the Collegia Magica.

Berg holds a degree in mathematics from Rice University, and a degree in computer science from the University of Colorado. Before writing full-time, she designed software. She lives in Colorado, and is the mother of three boys.

Awards

  • Finalist, (2001) Compton Crook Award, Transformation
  • Finalist, (2000) Barnes & Noble Maiden Voyage Award, Transformation
  • Finalist, (2002) Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award for Best Epic Fantasy, Restoration
  • Winner, (2003) Colorado Book Award, Song of the Beast
  • Winner, (2005) Geffen Award for Best Translated Fantasy, Transformation
  • Finalist, (2006) RWA-FFP Prism Award for Best Romantic Fantasy, Daughter of Ancients
  • Finalist, (2006) Colorado Book Award, Daughter of Ancients
  • Finalist, (2008) Colorado Book Award, Flesh and Spirit
  • Winner, (2009) Colorado Book Award, Breath and Bone
  • Winner, (2009) Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature, Flesh and Spirit,Breath and Bone
  • Finalist, (2010) Colorado Book Award, The Spirit Lens
  • Winner, (2011) Colorado Book Award, The Soul Mirror