Brandon Sanderson
Brandon Sanderson (born 1975) is an American author of epic fantasy and science fiction. He is one of the most commercially successful and influential contemporary fantasy writers, noted for his extraordinary productivity and his commitment to the genre.
Sanderson is famous for his "Cosmere," a shared fictional universe where many of his major fantasy series (including Mistborn and The Stormlight Archive) take place, connected by subtle references and overarching cosmology. His work is defined by two fundamental concepts:
Sanderson's First Law: An author's ability to solve conflict satisfactorily with magic is directly proportional to how well the reader understands the magic. This principle leads to his signature "hard magic systems."
The Cosmere: The intricate, shared-universe setting that unifies his major works.
Sanderson gained significant mainstream recognition when he was chosen to complete the final three novels of Robert Jordan's monumental The Wheel of Time series following Jordan's death. He currently holds a powerful position in the fantasy genre, known for his detailed world-building and commitment to finishing his massive, complex series.
