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Diana L. Paxson (born 1943) is an author, primarily in the fields of Paganism and Heathenism. Her published works include fantasy and historical fiction novels, as well as numerous short stories. More recently she has also published books about Pagan and Heathen religions and practices.

In addition to her multiple novels and collaborations, she has written over seventy short stories. Her best-known works are the Westria novels, and the later books in the Avalon series, which she first co-wrote with Marion Zimmer Bradley, then took over sole authorship of after Bradley's death. Paxson's other books include Taking Up the Runes, Essential Asatru, and Trance-Portation. She writes a regular column for the women's spirituality magazine, Sagewoman.

Paxson has been active in the leadership of a number of organizations. She hosted the first activities of the Society for Creative Anachronism, and was subsequently among that group's founding Directors and Corporate Officers when it incorporated. She was the western regional director of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America, and is a frequent panelist at science fiction conventions, especially Baycon, where she was the 2007 Fantasy Guest of Honor.

A leader in the Neopagan and Heathen revivals, Paxson is the founder of the The Fellowship of the Spiral Path and has served as First Officer of the Covenant of the Goddess. She has been Steerswoman of the Heathen group, The Troth, a member of its Board of Directors, and currently edits its journal, Idunna. She is a pioneer in the revival of Oracular Seidh, which she has taught and performed at many Neopagan and heathen festivals and retreats.

She composes and plays music for the harp. She currently lives at her home, Greyhaven, in Berkeley, California.

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Total Books: 128
The Golden Hills of Westria
2007 - The Golden Hills of Westria (Paperback)Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9780765347848
ISBN-10: 0765347849
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
 2

Priestess of Avalon
2000 - Priestess of Avalon [Avalon, Bk 4] (Hardcover)Paperback
ISBN-13: 9780670910236
ISBN-10: 0670910236
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
 40

The Book of the Cauldron
1999 - The Book of the Cauldron [The Hallowed Isle, Book 3] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780380805471
ISBN-10: 0380805472
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 7

The Lord of Horses
1997 - The Lord of Horses [Wodan's Children, Bk 3] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780380765287
ISBN-10: 0380765284
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
 11

The Dragons of the Rhine
1995 - The Dragons of the Rhine [Wodan's Children, Bk. 2] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780380765270
ISBN-10: 0380765276
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
 9

The Wolf and the Raven
1994 - The Wolf and the Raven (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780380765263
ISBN-10: 0380765268
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 19

Wind Crystal
1990 - Wind Crystal [Westria, No. 6] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780812500400
ISBN-10: 0812500407
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
 4

Silverhair the Wanderer
1986 - Silverhair the Wanderer [Westria, Bk 3] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780812548600
ISBN-10: 0812548604
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
 8