About Kathy

About Kathy

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!

In the News

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Crystal Witness is Being Re-released

Kathy’s third published novel—CRYSTAL WITNESS, originally released by Bantam Books in 1989—is returning with a gorgeous new cover in June 2020! From the back cover notes: When Ming Dalamani awakens from twenty years of suspended animation, she recalls only fragments of her former life: the life she led before she …

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Shivering World wins Christy Award

Shivering World wins prestigious Christy Award

Kathy’s science fiction novel Shivering World was one of four finalists in the “Visionary” category for this year’s Christy Award, which is presented annually by the Evangelical Christian Publishing Association. The award honors Christy, a pioneer Christian novel published in 1967. It was announced at the awards gala on November …

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Shivering World Re-Release

A note from Kathy: Of all the novels I published, Shivering World required the most research and scientific speculation, and I’ve always been proud of it. It’s great to see it ready for re-release, with evocative new cover art. A huge thanks to Enclave Publishing! Shivering World Reviews: “Tyers has a degree …

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<em>Shivering World</em> Re-Released with New Cover Art

Shivering World Re-Released with New Cover Art

Kathy’s science fiction novel Shivering World is being re-released by Enclave Books with stunning new cover art. Shivering World is a little different from most of Kathy’s books. Most of her work, including the two licensed Star Wars © novels, would be called “space opera” – action/adventure in outer space. …

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Upcoming Re-Release Cover Reveal

Upcoming Re-Release Cover Reveal

Kathy’s science fiction novel Shivering World will be re-released by Enclave Books with stunning new cover art. Shivering World is a little different from most of Kathy’s books. Most of her work, including the two licensed Star Wars © novels, would be called “space opera” – action/adventure in outer space. …

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Fusion Fire Re-Released Today

Enclave Publishing has re-released Fusion Fire today, making this second book of the award-winning Firebird series available as a single volume for the first time since 1999. New editions of all five Firebird series novels are planned. Click here to see the re-released book on Enclave Publishing. Also, Independent Publisher featured …

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