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Brandon Sanderson is an American fantasy and science-fiction writer known for detailed magic systems, large-scale plots, and interconnected fictional settings. Many of his novels, including the Mistborn series and The Stormlight Archive, belong to the shared universe called the Cosmere. He also completed Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series from Jordan's notes, writing its final three published volumes.
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What is the Cosmere in Brandon Sanderson's books?
The Cosmere is a shared fictional universe where many of Sanderson's epic fantasy series, such as "Mistborn" and "The Stormlight Archive," take place. It features an underlying mythology involving god-like entities called Shards of Adonalsium.
How did Brandon Sanderson finish "The Wheel of Time"?
Sanderson was selected by the late author Robert Jordan's widow, Harriet McDougal, to complete the final three books of "The Wheel of Time" series. The final volume, "A Memory of Light," was published in 2013 based on Jordan's extensive notes.
How many books are planned for "The Stormlight Archive"?
Brandon Sanderson has planned "The Stormlight Archive" as a massive ten-book epic fantasy series. The first book, "The Way of Kings," was released in 2010, and the series is currently broken into two five-book arcs.
What happened with Brandon Sanderson's 2022 Kickstarter?
Sanderson launched a Kickstarter in 2022 to fund four secret novels he wrote during the pandemic. The campaign raised over $41 million, making it the most-funded Kickstarter project in history.
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