ElizaBeth Gilligan

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  • Bibliography:
    5 Books (1 Series)
  • First Book:
    April 2003
  • Latest Book:
    February 2017
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ElizaBeth Gilligan (1962-2017)
October 10, 2017
Writer ElizaBeth Gilligan, 55, died October 9, 2017 of cancer. Gilligan’s first story was “Evolution” (1990), and she published several stories in anthologies and magazines. She was best known for the Silken Magic trilogy: Magic’s Silken Snare (2003), The Silken Shroud (2004), and Sovereign Silk (2017). She edited anthology Alterna-Teas (2016), wrote a column for Midnight Zoo in the 1990s, and served as secretary of SFWA from 2002 to 2003.

ElizaBeth Murphy was born August 16, 1962 in Hayward CA and lived in the California Bay Area. She was active in the SCA, and was a frequent guest at Bay Area conventions. She studied journalism at Kent State University and published articles, as well as essays and poetry. Gilligan is survived by her husband Douglas (married 1982), their two children, and two grandchildren.

Full Series List in Order

Silken Magic

1 - Magic's Silken Snare (Apr-2003)
2 - The Silken Shroud (Apr-2004)
3 - Sovereign Silk (Apr-2005)

Book List in Order: 5 titles

  • Magic's Silken Snare

    Silken Magic - 1

    The debut novel of the dazzling Silken Magic series, set in the mythical kingdom of Tyrrhia, where courtly politics, magic, and the silk trade intersect.When the owl called, Luciana’s heart filled with dread. The first time she had heard ...

  • Off Key

    in The Magic Shop

    SUSAN SIZEMORE * P. N. ELROD JODY LYNN NYE * INDIA EDGHILL LAURA RESNICK * ELIZABETH GILLIGAN MICHELLE WEST * BRADLEY H. SINOR JOSEPHA SHERMAN * BILL McCAY KRISTINE KATHRYN RUSCH * MEL ODOM GARY A. BRAUNBECK * VON JOCKS ROSEMARY EDGHILL Eve...

  • The Silken Shroud

    Silken Magic - 2

    The second book of the dazzling Silken Magic series, set in the mythical kingdom of Tyrrhia, where courtly politics, magic, and the silk trade intersect.Romani magic had gifted the princess Alessandra with the blessing of the Fairy folk. So when...

  • Sovereign Silk

    Silken Magic - 3

    Sovereign Silk is the third book of a series set in the mythical kingdom of Tyrrhia, where courtly politics, magic, and the silk trade intersect.The very future of Tyrrhia is endangered when assassins target Alban, the beloved king, while his wi...

  • Alternateas

    Sit back, have a cup of your favorite tea. As you drink, savor stories where the cup of tea is part of a lively undertaking. These stories range from the odd to the quirky, glorious adventures and desperate measures, new and lifelong friendships to t...



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ElizaBeth Gilligan has published 5 books.

ElizaBeth Gilligan does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Alternateas, was published in February 2017.

The first book by ElizaBeth Gilligan, Magic's Silken Snare, was published in April 2003.

Yes. ElizaBeth Gilligan has 1 series.
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