Brandon Sanderson Bio | Wiki
Brandon Sanderson is a well-known American author of epic fantasy and science fiction. He is known due to the Cosmere fictional universe, in which most of his fantasy novels, most notably the Mistborn series as well as The Stormlight Archive, are set. Besides the Cosmere, Brandon has written many young adult and juvenile series such as The Reckoners, the Skyward series, and the Alcatraz series. Brandon became also known for completing Robert Jordan’s high fantasy series The Wheel of Time and has created many graphic novel fantasy series such as the White Sand and Dark One.
He founded Sanderson’s Laws of Magic and popularized the idea of “hard magic” and “soft magic” systems. In 2008, Brandon began a podcast with author Dan Wells and cartoonist Howard Tayler titled Writing Excuses, involving topics about creating genre writing and webcomics. The American media company DMG Entertainment licensed in 2016 the movie rights to Brandon’s entire Cosmere universe.
Brandon Sanderson Age
Brandon was born on December 19, 1975, in Lincoln, Nebraska, in the United States. He is 47 years old. Brandon celebrates his birthday on December 19, every year.
Brandon Sanderson Height
He is a man of average stature. Brandon stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in (Approx. 1.7 m).
Brandon Sanderson Family
He was born and brought up in Lincoln, Nebraska to his parents. Brandon was the eldest of four children. Brandon holds an American nationality and belongs to the white ethnicity. Presently, Brandon has not mentioned any details concerning his parents.
Brandon Sanderson Wife
Brandon married his wife Emily Bushman, a fellow English major and teacher, who afterward became his business manager. The pair married in 2006. Brandon and his wife Emily have three sons and live in American Fork, Utah.
Brandon Sanderson Education
Following graduating from high school in 1994, Brandon went to Brigham Young University (BYU) as a biochemistry major. Brandon took a two-year leave of absence from 1995 through 1997 to serve as a volunteer missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was assigned to work in South Korea. Following completing his missionary service, Brandon came back to BYU and changed his major to English literature.
During his undergraduate, he took a job as a night auditor at a local hotel in Provo, Utah, as it allowed him to write while working. Brandon graduated in 2000 with a B.A. He proceeded on as a graduate student at BYU, earning an M.A. in English with an emphasis in creative writing in 2004. During his time at BYU, Brandon was on the staff of Leading Edge, a semi-professional speculative fiction magazine published by the university, and worked as its editor-in-chief for one year.
Brandon Sanderson Books | Books In Order
– Elantris (2005)
– Mistborn: The Final Empire (2006)
– Mistborn: The Well of Ascension (2007)
– Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians (2007)
– Mistborn: The Hero of Ages (2008)
– Alcatraz Versus the Scrivener’s Bones
– Warbreaker (2009)
– Alcatraz Versus the Knights of Crystallia (2009)
– The Gathering Storm (2010)
– The Way of Kings (2010)
– Towers of Midnight (2010)
– Alcatraz Versus the Shattered Lens (2011)
– Mistborn: The Alloy of Law (2011)
– Legion (2012)
– Words of Radiance (2014)
– White Sand (2016)
– Oathbringer (2017)
– Skyward (2018)
Brandon Sanderson Mistborn
He wrote his book Mistborn which is a series of epic fantasy novels published by Tor Books. The number one trilogy, released between 2006 and 2008, consists of The Final Empire, The Well of Ascension, as well as The Hero of Ages. In order to prepare readers for the second series, Brandon wrote a transitional sequel, The Alloy of Law, which later became the first installment in the Wax and Wayne tetralogy, set 300 years later.
This became followed by Shadows of Self, released on October 6, 2015; The Bands of Mourning, published on January 26, 2016; and The Lost Metal, to be published on November 15, 2022. Brandon also released a novella tied to the original trilogy, titled Mistborn: Secret History, on January 26, 2016. A number three trilogy is being planned, set to take place “in the early days of computer programming” and with novels set to release in 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively.
Brandon Sanderson Stormlight
He authored The Stormlight Archive which is a series of epic fantasy novels, planned to consist of ten books. The number one novel, The Way of Kings, was released on August 31, 2010. The number two novel, Words of Radiance, was released in 2014 and debuted at position one on The New York Times Best Seller List. As of now, the series comprises four published novels and two novellas. A fifth novel is expected to be published in late 2023 while writing for the latter half of the series will start after Brandon finishes writing the upcoming Era Three Mistborn trilogy.
Brandon Sanderson Steelheart
He is the author of Steelheart which was published in 2013 and possesses the strength of ten men and can control the elements. It is stated that no bullet can harm him, no sword can split his skin, and no fire can burn him. As Steelheart came to Chicago, he killed David’s father. For years, like the Reckoners, David has been studying and planning, and he has something they need. Not an object, but an experience.
Brandon Sanderson Warbreaker
Brandon authored Warbreaker a fantasy novel that was published on June 9, 2009, by Tor Books. He released many rewrites of Warbreaker under a Creative Commons license (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 US), one chapter at a time. The initial novel, including older drafts, is available in digital format from Brandon’s website. The novel Warbreaker has been well received by reviewers. The book tells the story of two Idrian princesses, Vivenna and Siri. Vivenna became contracted via a treaty written before she was born to marry the God-King of rival nation Hallandren. However, King Dedelin sends his other daughter Siri to meet the treaty instead.
Brandon Sanderson The Way Of Kings
He wrote The Way of Kings an epic fantasy novel the first book in The Stormlight Archive series. The Way of King’s novel was released on August 31, 2010, by Tor Books. The novel consists of one prelude, one prologue, 75 chapters, an epilogue, and 9 interludes. It became followed by Words of Radiance in 2014, Oathbringer in 2017, and Rhythm of War in 2020. A leatherbound edition became published in 2021. The novel won the David Gemmell Legend Award for best novel in 2011.
Brandon Sanderson White Sand
Brandon authored White Sand a fantasy graphic novel series alongside Rik Hoskin, with artwork by Julius Gopez initially and afterward by Fritz Casas. The initial part of the trilogy, White Sand Volume I, was released on June 28, 2016. The number two-part became released on February 20, 2018. The third and last part became released on September 18, 2019.
Brandon Sanderson Skyward
He authored Skyward a 2018 young adult science fiction novel. Skyward is the first in a series of four books. It became published by Delacorte Press on November 6, 2018. The novel became set in the same universe as Brandon’s short story Defending Elysium, which details events hundreds of years prior to the events of Skyward. Defending Elysium is available on Brandon’s website and contains spoilers for Skyward.
Brandon Sanderson Wheel Of Time
He co-authored The Wheel of Time a series of high fantasy novels. This novel became authored by American author Robert Jordan, with Brandon as a co-author for the last three novels. Initially planned as a six-book series, The Wheel of Time spans 14 volumes, in addition to a prequel novel and two companion books. Robert started writing the first volume, The Eye of the World, in 1984, and it was released in January 1990.
Robert passed on in 2007 while working on what became planned to be the last volume in the series. He prepared extensive notes so another author could complete the book according to his wishes. Fellow fantasy author Brandon became brought in to complete the last book. In the writing process, however, it became decided that the book would be far too large to be published in one volume; instead, it would be published in three volumes:es: The Gathering Storm (2009), Towers of Midnight (2010), as well as A Memory of Light (2013).
Brandon Sanderson Legion
He authored Legion a series of science fiction novellas. The number one book, titled Legion, was first released on August 31, 2012, by Subterranean Press, followed in November 2014 by Legion: Skin Deep, and in September 2018 by Legion: Lies of the Beholder. The books have gained favorable reviews.
Brandon Sanderson Elantris
He authored Elantris a fantasy novel written. Elantris book became released on April 21, 2005, by Tor Books and was Brandon’sfirst published book. Elantris gained generally positive reviews and has been translated into many languages. Two related works, Hope of Elantris and The Emperor’s Soul, became released, and two additional novels in the series have been announced.
Brandon Sanderson The Reckoners
He wrote The Reckoners a series of young adult superhero novels. The Reckoners series consists of Steelheart (2013), Firefight (2015), Calamity (2016), and Lux (2021). The Reckoners depicts a post-apocalyptic world in which the appearance of an orbiting cosmic phenomenon called Calamity has given random people superhuman powers in apparent defiance of known physical laws, turning them into “Epics”.
Brandon Sanderson Oathbringer
He wrote Oathbringer an epic fantasy novel and the third book in The Stormlight Archive series. Oathbringer became released by Tor Books on November 14, 2017. This novel consists of one prologue, 122 chapters, 14 interludes, and an epilogue. Oathbringer became preceded by Words of Radiance and followed by Rhythm of War.
Brandon Sanderson Rhythm Of War
He wrote Rhythm of War an epic fantasy novel and the fourth book in The Stormlight Archive series. Rhythm of War became released by Tor Books on November 17, 2020. This novel consists of one prologue, 117 chapters, 12 interludes, and an epilogue. Rhythm of War became preceded by Oathbringer. Rhythm of War is now both the longest Brandon’s novel and longest in the series at 455,891 words, though Oathbringer has a higher page count.
Brandon Sanderson Infinity Blade
He authored Infinity Blade: Awakening a novella. Infinity Blade is based on the action role-playing iOS video game Infinity Blade developed by Chair Entertainment and Epic Games and works as a story bridge between the first and the second game. Infinity Blade became released as an e-book on October 3, 2011, which coincided with the release of the fourth update for Infinity Blade and the announcement of the sequel.
Brandon Sanderson Net Worth
He works as an author of epic fantasy and science fiction known due to the Cosmere fictional universe, in which most of his fantasy novels, most notably the Mistborn series as well as The Stormlight Archive, are set. Therefore, Brandon has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Brandon’s estimated net worth is $876,576.
How Old Is Brandon Sanderson
Brandon is a 47-year-old who was born on December 19, 1975, in Lincoln, Nebraska, in the United States.
Is Brandon Sanderson Married
Yes. Brandon married his wife Emily Bushman, a fellow English major and teacher, who afterward became his business manager. The pair married in 2006. Brandon and his wife Emily have three sons and live in American Fork, Utah.