Rachel Caine
Encyclopedia
Rachel Caine is a pen name of Roxanne Longstreet Conrad, an American
writer
of science fiction
, fantasy
, mystery
, suspense
, and horror
novels. She also publishes media tie-in novels as Julie Fortune.
in El Paso, Texas
, in 1980. She is a 1985 graduate of Texas Tech University
with a bachelor's degree in accounting (with a minor in music). Rachel Caine has been writing and publishing novels and short stories since 1990. She is a former professional musician who has the distinction of having played with such musical legends as Henry Mancini
, Peter Nero
, and John Williams
. She's also an avid movie buff, a TV-holic, and says she "prefers a good stout Guinness
to wimpy American beers."
In addition to a daunting writing schedule, she returned in September 2008 to a full-time job as a Director of Corporate Communications for a large multinational company, having taken an eight-month hiatus for most of 2008 to complete pressing deadlines. She lives in north Texas with her husband, artist Cat Conrad. Caine again left her job to return to writing full-time in April 2010. Caine does most of her writing in a coffee shop near her home. She says she finds Caramel Mocha "very inspirational." Caine listens to music while she writes, the playlist changing from project to project.
Joanne Baldwin is a Weather Warden, part of an organization that rents space from the UN. Their mission is supposed to be alleviating natural disasters before millions of people die. Joanne shows up on the run, in her hot Mustang Delilah, from a murder of which she has been accused; she thinks if she can find Lewis Orwell, with all three Warden capabilities—Earth, Fire, and Weather—who is in hiding, she can get help. Lewis' last known action among the Wardens was to steal three bottles containing Djinn, the supernatural beings many of which partner with Wardens to do their work. Her life becomes one huge complication as she learns a lot of truths people don't want her to know.
As of September 2011, an extra 3 books were contracted to the Morganville series bringing the total up to 15 books. The books will be released in hardback.
On August 24, 2007, Caine announced on her mailing list and her blog that she had sold a four-book series called "Outcast Season" to Roc Books
. Describing the upcoming series, she said "This series is a spin-off of the Weather Warden series, and will follow the story of a Djinn who's been cut off from her fellows, and must rely on the goodwill of a Warden partner for her very existence. Along the way, she has to face enemies and challenges that the Djinn can't, or won't face themselves." The series has been published yearly in February since 2009.
United States
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writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
of science fiction
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
, fantasy
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic is common...
, mystery
Mystery fiction
Mystery fiction is a loosely-defined term.1.It is often used as a synonym for detective fiction or crime fiction— in other words a novel or short story in which a detective investigates and solves a crime mystery. Sometimes mystery books are nonfiction...
, suspense
Suspense
Suspense is a feeling of uncertainty and anxiety about the outcome of certain actions, most often referring to an audience's perceptions in a dramatic work. Suspense is not exclusive to fiction, though. Suspense may operate in any situation where there is a lead-up to a big event or dramatic...
, and horror
Horror fiction
Horror fiction also Horror fantasy is a philosophy of literature, which is intended to, or has the capacity to frighten its readers, inducing feelings of horror and terror. It creates an eerie atmosphere. Horror can be either supernatural or non-supernatural...
novels. She also publishes media tie-in novels as Julie Fortune.
Personal life
Caine grew up in west Texas and graduated from Socorro High SchoolSocorro High School (El Paso, Texas)
Socorro High School is a public high school in Socorro, TX . The school was named a National Blue Ribbon School in 1994-1996.-History:In 1961, voters of Socorro held an election to determine the future of education in the area. That vote, by a tally of 63-0, resulted in the formation of the Socorro...
in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, Texas
El Paso, is a city in and the county seat of El Paso County, Texas, United States, and lies in far West Texas. In the 2010 census, the city had a population of 649,121. It is the sixth largest city in Texas and the 19th largest city in the United States...
, in 1980. She is a 1985 graduate of Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University, often referred to as Texas Tech or TTU, is a public research university in Lubbock, Texas, United States. Established on February 10, 1923, and originally known as Texas Technological College, it is the leading institution of the Texas Tech University System and has the...
with a bachelor's degree in accounting (with a minor in music). Rachel Caine has been writing and publishing novels and short stories since 1990. She is a former professional musician who has the distinction of having played with such musical legends as Henry Mancini
Henry Mancini
Henry Mancini was an American composer, conductor and arranger, best remembered for his film and television scores. He won a record number of Grammy Awards , plus a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award posthumously in 1995...
, Peter Nero
Peter Nero
Peter Nero is an American pianist and pops conductor.-Early life:Born in Brooklyn, New York, As Bernard Nierow, Nero started his formal music training at the age of seven. He studied piano under Frederick Bried...
, and John Williams
John Williams
John Towner Williams is an American composer, conductor, and pianist. In a career spanning almost six decades, he has composed some of the most recognizable film scores in the history of motion pictures, including the Star Wars saga, Jaws, Superman, the Indiana Jones films, E.T...
. She's also an avid movie buff, a TV-holic, and says she "prefers a good stout Guinness
Guinness
Guinness is a popular Irish dry stout that originated in the brewery of Arthur Guinness at St. James's Gate, Dublin. Guinness is directly descended from the porter style that originated in London in the early 18th century and is one of the most successful beer brands worldwide, brewed in almost...
to wimpy American beers."
In addition to a daunting writing schedule, she returned in September 2008 to a full-time job as a Director of Corporate Communications for a large multinational company, having taken an eight-month hiatus for most of 2008 to complete pressing deadlines. She lives in north Texas with her husband, artist Cat Conrad. Caine again left her job to return to writing full-time in April 2010. Caine does most of her writing in a coffee shop near her home. She says she finds Caramel Mocha "very inspirational." Caine listens to music while she writes, the playlist changing from project to project.
The Weather Warden series
- Ill Wind (December 2003, Roc BooksRoc BooksRoc Books is a fantasy imprint of Penguin Group, as part of their New American Library. The imprint was launched in April 1990 after Penguin Chairman, Peter Mayer, asked John Silbersack, the editor in chief of New American Library's science fiction program, to launch a new imprint that would draw...
, ISBN 0-451-45952-0) - Heat Stroke (August 2004, Roc Books, ISBN 0-451-45984-9)
- Chill Factor (January 2005, Roc Books, ISBN 0-451-46010-3)
- Windfall (November 2005, Roc Books, ISBN 0-451-46057-X)
- Firestorm (September 2006, Roc Books, ISBN 0-451-46104-5)
- Thin Air (August 2007, Roc Books, ISBN 0-451-46163-0)
- Gale Force (August 2008, Roc Books, ISBN 0-451-46223-8)
- Cape Storm (August 2009, Roc Books, ISBN 0-451-46284-X)
- Total Eclipse (August 2010, Roc Books, ISBN 0-451-46345-5)
Joanne Baldwin is a Weather Warden, part of an organization that rents space from the UN. Their mission is supposed to be alleviating natural disasters before millions of people die. Joanne shows up on the run, in her hot Mustang Delilah, from a murder of which she has been accused; she thinks if she can find Lewis Orwell, with all three Warden capabilities—Earth, Fire, and Weather—who is in hiding, she can get help. Lewis' last known action among the Wardens was to steal three bottles containing Djinn, the supernatural beings many of which partner with Wardens to do their work. Her life becomes one huge complication as she learns a lot of truths people don't want her to know.
The Red Letter Days series
- Devil's Bargain (August 2005, Silhouette Bombshell, ISBN 0-373-51367-4)
- Devil's Due (January 2006, Silhouette Bombshell, ISBN 0-373-51387-9)
The Morganville Vampires series
- Glass Houses (October 2006, NAL Jam, ISBN 0-451-21994-5)
- The Dead Girls' Dance (April 2007, NAL Jam, ISBN 0-451-22089-7)
- Midnight Alley (October 2007, NAL Jam, ISBN 0-451-22238-5)
- Feast of Fools (June 2008, NAL Jam, ISBN 0-451-22463-9)
- Lord of Misrule (January 2009, NAL Jam, ISBN 0-451-22572-4)
- Carpe Corpus (June 2009, NAL Jam, ISBN 0-451-22719-0)
- Fade Out (November 2009, NAL Jam, ISBN 0-451-22866-9)
- Kiss of Death (April 27, 2010, NAL Jam, ISBN 0-451-22973-8)
- Ghost Town (October 26, 2010, NAL Hardcover, ISBN 0-451-23161-9)
- Bite Club (May 3, 2011, NAL Hardcover, ISBN 0-451-23318-2)
- Last Breath (scheduled November 1, 2011)
- Black Dawn (scheduled May 2012)
As of September 2011, an extra 3 books were contracted to the Morganville series bringing the total up to 15 books. The books will be released in hardback.
The Athena Force series
- Line of Sight (August 2007, Silhouette Special Releases, ISBN 0-373-38972-8)
The Outcast Season series
- Undone (February 3, 2009, Roc, ISBN 0-451-46261-0)
- Unknown (February 3, 2010, Roc, ISBN 0-451-46309-9)
- Unseen (February 1, 2011, Roc, ISBN 0-451-46383-8)
- Unbroken (February 7, 2012, Roc, ISBN 0-451-46442-7)
On August 24, 2007, Caine announced on her mailing list and her blog that she had sold a four-book series called "Outcast Season" to Roc Books
Roc Books
Roc Books is a fantasy imprint of Penguin Group, as part of their New American Library. The imprint was launched in April 1990 after Penguin Chairman, Peter Mayer, asked John Silbersack, the editor in chief of New American Library's science fiction program, to launch a new imprint that would draw...
. Describing the upcoming series, she said "This series is a spin-off of the Weather Warden series, and will follow the story of a Djinn who's been cut off from her fellows, and must rely on the goodwill of a Warden partner for her very existence. Along the way, she has to face enemies and challenges that the Djinn can't, or won't face themselves." The series has been published yearly in February since 2009.
The Revivalist series
- Working Stiff (scheduled for August 2, 2011, Roc, ISBN 0-451-46413-3, paperback, 320pp)
Short stories
- "Roman Holiday, or SPQ-Arrrrrr" in My Big Fat Supernatural HoneymoonMy Big Fat Supernatural HoneymoonMy Big Fat Supernatural Honeymoon, edited by P.N. Elrod, is the 2007 sequel to the 2006 book My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding. Honeymoon is an anthology of honeymoon stories contributed by several authors such as the author of the Otherworld series Kelley Armstrong, the author of The Morganville...
(2007) - "All Hallows" in The Eternal Kiss (2009)
as Roxanne Longstreet
- Stormriders: A Shadow WorldShadow WorldShadow World is a high-fantasy campaign setting situated on the fictional planet of Kulthea. Originally produced for the Rolemaster role-playing game system, the setting is owned by Iron Crown Enterprises . It is currently maintained by the primary author of the setting, Terry K...
Novel (September 1990, Iron Crown EnterprisesIron Crown EnterprisesIron Crown Enterprises was a publisher of role playing, board, miniature battle, and collectible card games.ICE was incorporated in 1980 shortly after the principal founders graduated from the University of Virginia...
, ISBN 1-558-06138-X, Paperback, 300pp) - The Undead (February 1993, Zebra, ISBN 0-821-74068-7, Paperback)
- Red Angel (April 1994, Zebra, ISBN 0-821-74532-8, Paperback, 352pp)
- Cold Kiss (January 1995, Zebra, ISBN 0-821-74812-2, Paperback, 256pp)
- Slow Burn (March 1996, Pinnacle, ISBN 0-786-00241-7, Paperback)
as Roxanne Conrad
- Copper Moon (July 1997, Onyx, ISBN 0-451-19164-1, Paperback, 352pp)
- Bridge of Shadows (November 1998, Onyx, ISBN 0-451-19166-8, Paperback, 352pp)
- Exile, Texas (November 2003, Five Star Mystery, ISBN 1-594-14071-5, Hardcover, 304pp)
as Ian Hammel
- Stormriders (reprint) (February 1996, AceAce BooksAce Books is the oldest active specialty publisher of science fiction and fantasy books. The company was founded in New York City in 1952 by Aaron A. Wyn, and began as a genre publisher of mysteries and westerns...
, ISBN 0-441-00302-8, Paperback, 312pp)
as Julie Fortune
- Sacrifice Moon (Stargate SG-1) (September 2004 (UK)/July 2006 (US), Fandemonium, ISBN 0-9547343-1-9)