About Emma Bull
Growing up, Emma Bull used to love typing out nonsense words on the black Royal manual typewriter that belonged to her parents. At some point, her drive for storytelling became too strong and she began writing short stories, children’s fiction, screenplays, and novels. She penned her debut work of fiction “Falcon” in 1985 but it was with the publishing of the “Shadow Unit” series that she would become a very popular author. Bull and Will Shetterly her husband are members of the “Scribblies” otherwise known as the Interstate Writers’ Workshop. As for the nature of her writing, Emma Bull is a writer who has developed a reputation for seeing the mythic in unexpected and startling places.
Publication Order of Borderland Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Finder(1994)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
4 books in seriesPublication Order
- Falcon(1985)
- Bone Dance(1991)
- The Princess and the Lord of Night(1994)
- Territory(2007)
Publication Order of Plays
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- War for the Oaks(1987)
- Nightspeeder(2004)
Publication Order of Shadow Unit Books
15 books in seriesPublication Order
- Shadow Unit 1(2011)
- Shadow Unit 2(2011)
- Shadow Unit 3(2011)
- Shadow Unit 4(2011)
- Shadow Unit 5(2011)
- Shadow Unit 6(2011)
- Shadow Unit 7(2011)
- Shadow Unit 8(2011)
- Shadow Unit 9(2011)
- Shadow Unit 10(2011)
- Shadow Unit 11(2012)
- Shadow Unit 12(2012)
- Shadow Unit 13(2013)
- Shadow Unit 14(2014)
- Shadow Unit 15(2014)
Publication Order of Anthologies
23 books in seriesPublication Order
- Sword and Sorceress(1984)
- Bordertown(1986)
- The Players of Luck(1986)
- Hidden Turnings(1989)
- Third Annual Collection(1989)
- Life on the Border(1991)
- After the King(1991)
- Seventh Annual Collection(1994)
- The Green Man: Tales from the Mythic Forest(2002)
- Magical Beginnings(2003)
- Firebirds(2003)
- New Magics(2004)
- The Faery Reel: Tales from the Twilight Realm(2004)
- The Book of Ballads(2004)
- Firebirds Rising(2005)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Emma Bull?
Emma Bull is a bestselling author known for 5 book series. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide with compelling characters and intricate plots.
What is the best Emma Bull book series to start with?
We recommend starting with Publication Order of Borderland Books as it is one of the most popular and longest-running series by this author.
How many books has Emma Bull written?
Emma Bull has written over 45 books across 5 different series, making them one of the most prolific authors in their genre.