• 09-1: Dreaming Death (2016), final proofs, chapters 1 - 11
• 09-2: Dreaming Death (2016), final proofs, chapters 12 - 21
• 09-3: Dreaming Death (2016), final proofs, chapters 22 - 29
• 09-4: Dreaming Death (2016), final proofs, chapters 30 - 46
• 09-5: Dreaming Death (2016), final proofs, additional pages
• 09-6: Rejection letters, 2002 – 2009; Undated
• 09-7: Solicitation for agents, 2006 – 2010; Undated
• 09-8: Solicitation letter to Cheney from Harper Voyager, re: Breath of Earth by Beth Cato, March 8, 2016

• 10-01: "The Bear Girl" (originally published 2008, published digitally 2017), typescript with handwritten edits, June 2017
• 10-02: Dreaming Death (2016), partial typescript [submitted for publisher's consideration], with publisher's correspondence, 2005-2006
• 10-03: The Sparrow in Hiding (2016), first edit pass typescript with handwritten edits, October 2016
• 10-04: Oathbreaker (2017), first edit pass typescript with handwritten edits, [November or December 2016]
• 10-05: Oathbreaker (2017), second edit pass typescript with handwritten edits, with handwritten notes by Matt Cheney, December 2016
• 10-06: Oathbreaker (2017), final edit pass typescript, cover page - page 198, December 2016
• 10-07: Oathbreaker (2017), final edit pass typescript with handwritten edits, page 199-313, December 2016
• 10-08: Overseer (2017), original first edit pass typescript with handwritten edits, January 2017
• 10-09: Overseer (2017), first edit typescript with handwritten edits, October 2017
• 10-10: Overseer (2017), second edit pass typescript, October 2017
• 10-11: Overseer (2017), final run-through typescript with handwritten edits, October 2017
• 10-12: The Truth Undiscovered (serial novel for Patreon, 2017-2018), first edit pass typescript [prior to completing chapter 10] with handwritten edits, later becoming chapters 1-13
• 10-13: In Dreaming Bound (serial novel for Patreon, 2017-2018)
• 10-14: In Dreaming Bound (serial novel for Patreon, 2017-2018), the original version under the old title Sins of the Fathers, typescript with handwritten edits
• 10-15: Sins of the Fathers (original sequel to the original version of Dreaming Death), partial typescript
• 10-16: The Amiestrin Gambit (2018), first edit pass typescript with handwritten edits, prologue - chapter 20, November 17, 2017
• 10-17: The Amiestrin Gambit (2018), first edit pass typescript with handwritten edits, chapter 21-34, November 17, 2017
• 10-18: The Amiestrin Gambit (2018), second edit pass typescript with handwritten edits, cover page-page 131, December 2017
• 10-19: The Amiestrin Gambit (2018), second edit pass typescript with handwritten edits, pages 132-211, December 2017
• 10-20: The Passing of Pawns (2018), first edit pass (after serial) typescript with handwritten edits, April 2018

This collection includes manuscripts and related materials from El Paso-born fantasy author Jeannette Kathleen Cheney. Materials include assorted drafts, proofs, and edits for the novels in her Golden City trilogy (2013-2015, as well as for her 2016 fantasy novel Dreaming Death as well as some of her more recent work.

Also included are CDs containing electronic files related to the writing, revisions, and development of the Golden City series and of Dreaming Death, as well as assorted digital files for Cheney's work.

• 12-1: The Black Queen (2018), typescript used for paperback proof, pages 153-292
• 12-2: The Black Queen (2018), typescript used for paperback proofs, pages 293-475
• 12-3: The Black Queen (2018), proof copy
• 12-4: Shared Dreams (2018), typescript with handwritten edits, March 2017
• 12-5: Contracts, 2006-2014
• 12-6: Reviews, 2007-2014
• 12-7: Awards: Nebula Award certificate [for nomination for Best Novella], 2010
• 12-8: Awards: Prism Award, 2011
• 12-9: Other Materials: Background research information, 2007, 2010

The Golden City (2013), with the working title "Of Blood and Brandy"

• 01-01: Manuscript with changes and edits, chapters 1 - 11
• 01-02: Manuscript with changes and edits, chapters 12 - 22
• 01-03: Manuscript with changes and edits, chapters 23 - 29
• 01-04: Manuscript with changes and edits, chapters 30 - 36 and epilogue
   

The Golden City (2013), with the working title "Of Ambergris, Blood, and Brandy"

• 01-05: Draft with editor's notes, chapters 1 - 9
• 01-06: Draft with editor's notes, chapters 10 - 19
• 01-07: Draft with editor's notes, chapters 20 - 26
• 01-08: Draft with editor's notes, chapters 27- 31 and beginning of 32
   

The Golden City (2013)

• 01-09: Final revised version, chapters 1 - 10
• 01-10: Final revised version, chapters 11 - 19

The Golden City (2013)

• 02-1: Final revised version, chapters 20 - 28
• 02-2: Final revised version, chapters 29 - 36
• 02-3: Uncorrected proofs (bound)
• 02-4: Electronic files, including drafts, edits, and related material, including for original novella version "Of Ambergris, Blood, and Brandy"

The Seat of Magic (2014)

• 02-5: Page proofs with edits, front matter and chapters 1 - 9
• 02-6: Page proofs with edits, chapters 10 - 19
• 02-7: Page proofs with edits, chapters 20 - 27
• 02-8: Page proofs with edits, chapters 28 - 36 and epilogue

• Typescript, 2013 (Rich Text Format)
• Typescript, 2013 (Microsoft Word 2010)
• Typescript, 2012 (Microsoft Word 2010)

• 11-1: The Passing of Pawns (2018), page proofs with handwritten copyedits, cover page-page 150
• 11-2: The Passing of Pawns (2018), page proofs with handwritten copyedits, page 151-250
• 11-3: The Passing of Pawns (2018), page proofs with handwritten copyedits, page 251-330
• 11-4: The Passing of Pawns (2018), proof copy
• 11-5: The Black Queen (2018), typescript rough draft with handwritten edits, pages 1-132
• 11-6: The Black Queen (2018), typescript rough draft with handwritten copyedits, page 133-239
• 11-7: The Black Queen (2018), typescript rough draft with handwritten edits, pages 240-337, and calendar for book
• 11-8: The Black Queen (2018), typescript used for paperback proof with handwritten edits, cover page-page 152

The Seat of Magic (2014)

• 05-01: Final edit proofs
• 05-02: Additional electronic files, including outlines, synopsis, text and notes (2013-2015)

The Shores of Spain (2015)

• 05-03: Typescript 1st draft, with handwritten edits by Cheney, chapters 1 - 17 (completed April 2014)
• 05-04: Typescript 1st draft, with handwritten edits by Cheney, chapters 18 - 31 (completed April 2014)
• 05-05: Typescript 1st draft, with handwritten edits by Cheney, chapters 32 - 45 (completed April 2014)
• 05-06: Typescript 2nd draft, with handwritten edits by Cheney and Beth Cato, chapters 1 - 17 (completed April 2014)
• 05-07: Typescript 2nd draft, with handwritten edits by Cheney and Beth Cato, chapters 18 - 32 (completed April 2014)
• 05-08: Typescript 2nd draft, with handwritten edits by Cheney and Beth Cato, chapters 33 - 46 (completed April 2014)
• 05-09: Typescript edited draft before submission to new editor, with handwritten edits, chapters 1 - 17
• 05-10: Typescript edited draft before submission to new editor, with handwritten edits, chapters 18 - 32

The Seat of Magic (2014)

• 03-1: Typescript with handwritten edits, chapters 1 - 15, 2013
• 03-2: Typescript with handwritten edits, chapters 16 - 26, 2013
• 03-3: Typescript with handwritten edits, chapters 27 - 36, 2013
• 03-4: Typescript with edits, chapters 1 - 14, September 2013
• 03-5: Typescript with edits, chapters 15 - 26, September 2013
• 03-6: Typescript with edits, chapters 27 - 36 and epilogue, September 2013
• 03-7: Typescript with line edits, chapters 1 - 15, 2013

The Seat of Magic (2014)

• 04-1: Typescript with line edits, chapters 16 - 24, 2013
• 04-2: Typescript with line edits, chapters 25 - 36 and epilogue, 2013
• 04-3: Page proofs, chapters 1 - 16, February 2014
• 04-4: Page proofs, chapters 17 - 25, February 2014
• 04-5: Page proofs, chapters 26 - 36 and epilogue, February 2014
• 04-6: Electronic files, including drafts, edits, and related material, 2010 - 2014

The Shores of Spain (2015)

• 04-7: Proposal, 2014
• 04-8: Typescript of rough draft with outlines and synopsis, 2014

The Shores of Spain (2015)

• 07-1: Copy edits, chapters 33 - 47 (January 2015)
• 07-2: Electronic files, including text, edits, and other files (2013-2015)

The Shores of Spain (2015)

• 08-01: Final proofs for trade paperback edition, pages with corrections
• 08-02: Final proofs for trade paperback edition, chapters 1 - 11
• 08-03: Final proofs for trade paperback edition, chapters 12 - 24
• 08-04: Final proofs for trade paperback edition, chapters 25 - 37
• 08-05: Final proofs for trade paperback edition, chapters 38 - 47 and epilogue

"The Seer's Choice" [novella]

• 08-06: Original draft typescript with handwritten edits, Undated
• 08-07: 2nd draft typescript with handwritten notes and edits, Undated
• 08-08: 'Edit pass' typescript with handwritten notes and edits, July 2015
• 08-09: Outlines and notes [electronic files, CD-ROM], 2014-2015

Dancing Death (2016)

• 08-10: Typescript 'old version', chapters 1 - 10, [2007 or 2009]
• 08-11: Typescript 'old version', chapters 11 - 22, [2007 or 2009]
• 08-12: Typescript 'old version', chapters 23 - 34, [2007 or 2009]
• 08-13: Typescript 'old version', chapters 35 - 41, [2007 or 2009]
• 08-14: Typescript 'old version', chapters 42 - 50, [2007 or 2009]
• 08-15: Typescript draft #1, with handwritten edits, chapters 1 - 8, November 2014
• 08-16: Typescript draft #1, with handwritten edits, chapters 9 - 16, November 2014
• 08-17: Typescript draft #1, with handwritten edits, chapters 17 - 25, November 2014
• 08-18: Typescript draft #1, with handwritten edits, chapters 26 - 35, November 2014
• 08-19: Typescript draft #1, with handwritten edits, chapters 36 - 45, November 2014
• 08-20: Partial typescript draft, with handwritten edits and editor's notes, July 2015
• 08-21: Partial typescript draft #2, with handwritten edits, [July 2015]
• 08-22: Typescript draft sent to the editor, with handwritten edits, chapters 1 - 7, 2014
• 08-23: Typescript draft sent to the editor, with handwritten edits, chapters 8- 15, 2014
• 08-24: Typescript draft sent to the editor, with handwritten edits, chapters 16 - 24, 2014
• 08-25: Typescript draft sent to the editor, with handwritten edits, chapters 25 - 34, 2014
• 08-26: Typescript draft sent to the editor, with handwritten edits, chapters 35 - 47, 2014
• 08-27: 'Edit pass' typescript, with handwritten edits and agent's notes, chapters 1 - 10, July 2015
• 08-28: 'Edit pass' typescript, with handwritten edits and agent's notes, chapters 11 - 21, July 2015
• 08-29: 'Edit pass' typescript, with handwritten edits and agent's notes, chapters 22 - 28, July 2015
• 08-30: 'Edit pass' typescript, with handwritten edits and agent's notes, chapters 29 - 35, July 2015
• 08-31: 'Edit pass' typescript, with handwritten edits and agent's notes, chapters 36 - 47, July 2015
• 08-32: Second 'edit pass' typescript, with handwritten edits, chapters 1 - 11, [2015]
• 08-33: Second 'edit pass' typescript, with handwritten edits, chapters 12 - 19, [2015]
• 08-34: Second 'edit pass' typescript, with handwritten edits, chapters 20 - 26, [2015]
• 08-35: Second 'edit pass' typescript, with handwritten edits, chapters 27 - 35, [2015]
• 08-36: Second 'edit pass' typescript, with handwritten edits, chapters 36 - 47, [2015]
• 08-37: Drafts, notes, and other documents [electronic files, CD-ROM], 2007-2015

The Shores of Spain (2015)

• 06-1: Typescript edited draft before submission to new editor, with handwritten edits, chapters 33 - 51
• 06-2: Typescript of 1st edit pass, with handwritten edits and agent's notes, chapters 1 - 17 (August - September 2014)
• 06-3: Typescript of 1st edit pass, with handwritten edits, chapters 18 - 32 (August - September 2014)
• 06-4: Typescript of 1st edit pass, with handwritten edits, chapters 33 - 51 (August - September 2014)
• 06-5: Typescript of 2nd edit pass, with handwritten edits, chapters 1 - 17 (September - October 2014)
• 06-6: Typescript of 2nd edit pass, with handwritten edits, chapters 18 - 32 (September - October 2014)
• 06-7: Typescript of 2nd edit pass, with handwritten edits, chapters 33 - 52 (September - October 2014)
• 06-8: Copy edits, chapters 1- 17 (January 2015)
• 06-9: Copy edits, chapters 18 - 32 (January 2015)