Kathy Tyers is the author of the Firebird series – Firebird, Fusion Fire, Crown of Fire, Wind and Shadow, and Daystar – of the stand-alone science fiction novels Shivering World, Crystal Witness, and One Mind’s Eye – and the Star Wars universe novels Truce at Bakura and New Jedi Order: Balance Point.
It’s character-driven science fiction with a deep heart and an inquiring spirit, stories that are accessible and thought-provoking. Explore the links below for more information!
Lady Firebird Caldwell returns to the world of her birth, Netaia, intending to introduce her young sons to the noble Electors while her husband, Brennen, conducts a military inspection. When mysterious ships in distress suddenly approach the planet, the Electorate sends her to initiate first contact. Forced to work alongside a vengeful childhood enemy, Firebird uses everything within her power—even her passion for music—to negotiate, only to discover their alien technology threatens all the worlds she holds dear.
Facing ruthless betrayal, Firebird undertakes a deadly journey to salvage the mission. Brennen must make daring use of his telepathic powers to save human life in the galactic Whorl, including that of their young sons. But saving the worlds might force Brennen to give the order that would mean Firebird’s death. In a galaxy poised on the edge of ruin, survival may demand the ultimate sacrifice—from them both.
The last several weeks have been both good and full. A focused effort brought the first full draft of Book 3 in my Firebird Interlude Trilogy (FIT) to completion at 23 chapters, while I also prepared a keynote address for the wonderful annual Realm Makers gathering (It was truly an …
Kathy was recently interviewed by Ed Willett over at The Worldshapers podcast. You can listen to the latest episode here or on the Youtube channel.
According to Star Trek lore, humankind’s first contact with an intelligent human species will happen on April 5, 2063, in Bozeman, Montana. It has seemed only natural to a group of Star Trek fans and other self-proclaimed nerds to establish a First Contact Con in Bozeman, Montana. In 2026, Kathy …
In the excitement of FIREBREAK finally entering the world, here’s a progress report on Books #2 and #3 in the Firebird Interlude Trilogy. As of March 2026, Firebird Interlude Trilogy #2 has been turned in to Enclave Publishing for its developmental edit, and Kathy is hard at work on the …
Kathy was recently hosted on the Fantastical Truth podcast over at Lorehaven regarding her recent release, FIREBREAK. Give the podcast a listen here.
What would you sacrifice to save your family and your home world? Lady Firebird Caldwell returns to the world of her birth, Netaia, intending to introduce her young sons to the noble Electors while her husband, Brennen, conducts a military inspection. When mysterious ships in distress suddenly approach the planet, …
Kathy was recently interviewed over at Creative Cornerstones about her new upcoming Firebird novel, FIREBREAK. Click here to read the interview. And click here to pre-order your copy of FIREBREAK (releasing March 2026).
What would you sacrifice to save your family and your home world? Lady Firebird Caldwell returns to the world of her birth, Netaia, intending to introduce her young sons to the noble Electors while her husband, Brennen, conducts a military inspection. When mysterious ships in distress suddenly approach the planet, …
Re-reading her “Firebird” series while recovering from long COVID-19 in 2023, Kathy became acutely aware of the years-long gap in the series between Crown of Fire and the next-generation Wind and Shadow. The Firebird Interlude Trilogy will begin to fill in those years, with the first book coming in March …
I had a wonderful time at the annual Realm Makers conference, co-teaching with fellow author Ronie Kendig. Our continuing session on writing science fiction was well attended and well received. Ronie made me feel like a rock star. During the Friday evening Realm Awards banquet, as I sat watching the …