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Brandon Sanderson is a fantasy and science fiction writer, who is very successful in what he does. Starting at the very beginning, Sanderson was born December 19, 1975 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Throughout school he never liked reading the books his teachers would give him. Until 8th grade his reading teacher gave him the book “Dragonsbane” by Barbara Hambly. He fell in love and he began to become an avid reader. He enjoyed reading books from the authors who wrote about science or fantasy. He went to college to study chemistry, but soon left for his mission in Seoul, Korea. Brandon got back and realized he didn’t miss chemistry. While going to BYU, he became an English major. Although his mother wished he would be a doctor, he found love in writing. Working at a front desk of a hotel making little money, he wrote 7 short novels. Brandon …show more content…

The advice Dave gave Brandon was to go to conventions to interact with professional industries. Brandon had a small group of friends that also loved writing and went to conventions with Brandon. He soon met his current agent and one of his editors. After publishing the book “Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians”, Dreamworks Animation then made it into a movie. Pollopa Pictures published Sanderson’s book “Mistborn” into a movie. A video game was also based on one of his many books “Infinity Blade”. Brandon Sanderson has won over 6 New York Best Selling Author Awards, Hugo Award for best Novella, Hugo Award for best related work, Goodreads choice awards best fantasy and, Whitney Award for speculative fiction and many other awards in the past. Sanderson has written 14 short fiction books and 1 full book. With new movies and new books coming out soon! In the midst of Brandon finding success in writing he got married to Emily Bushman in 2006 and has had 3 kids. All of his books have been made in 20 different languages. Brandon Sanderson is 41 present today and loves writing fantasy and science fiction books for kids and teens around the

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