In March 1987, a young author from Oklahoma published her first novel, Arrows of the Queen. This modest book about a magical land called Vademar was the beginning of a fantasy masterpiece that would span decades and include more than two dozen titles. Now sixteen of today's hottest fantasy authors - including Tanya Huff, Mickey Zucker Reichert, Fiona Patton, and Judith Tarr - visit the world of Valdemar, adding their own special touches.