Quick Info
| Profession | Author |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 19/12/1975 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | Lincoln, Nebraska, United States |
Latest News about Brandon Sanderson
21/04/2026
Sanderson posted a 2026 update on his blog announcing new Dragonsteel Nexus event details and opening exhibitor, panelist, media, and squire applications. He also said the Unbroken anthology Kickstarter had launched and that an excerpt from his upcoming novel Songs of the Dead was included in the project.
22/12/2025
A 2025 State of the Sanderson update outlined his publishing plans for the year ahead, including work on the first Ghostbloods novel, the Hoid story collection, The Fires of December, and Songs of the Dead. The update also referenced additional Cosmere-related projects and future releases scheduled into 2026 and 2027.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known for | Fantasy and science fiction writing |
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| Notable work | Mistborn, The Stormlight Archive |
| Other known work | Finished Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series |
| Full name | Brandon Winn Sanderson |
| Birth sign | Sagittarius |
| Awards | Dewey Award, Hugo Award (2x) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University |
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| Fields of study | Chemistry, English |
Personal Life
| Spouse | Emily Bushman |
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| Marriage year | 2005 |
| Children | 3 sons |
| Residence | American Fork, Utah, United States |
Relationships & More
| Marital status | Married |
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Family
| Siblings | 1 brother and 2 sisters |
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Career
| Occupation | Author |
|---|---|
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Early role | Editor at The Leading Edge magazine while at Brigham Young University |
| Other creative work | Created graphic novels including White Sand and Dark One |
| Notable novels | The Way of Kings, Words of Radiance, Oathbringer, Rhythm of War |
Social Media
| Website | https://www.brandonsanderson.com |
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| https://twitter.com/BrandSanderson | |
| https://www.instagram.com/brandonsanderson | |
| https://www.facebook.com/brandonsanderson | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@brandonsanderson |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Served a two-year LDS mission in Seoul, South Korea at age 19. | |
| 2. He first studied chemistry before switching to English at university. |