Raymond E. Feist

Raymond E. Feist was born in Los Angeles, California in 1945.
* He graduated with a degree in Communication Arts from the University of California, San Diego in 1977.
* His first novel, Magician, was published in 1982 and launched his career as a fantasy author.
* Feist has written over 30 novels, including the Riftwar Cycle, the Serpentwar Saga, and the Krondor Saga.
* His books have sold over 15 million copies worldwide and have been translated into over 20 languages.
* Feist is a New York Times bestselling author and has won numerous awards for his work, including the Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel.
* He lives in San Diego with his wife and two children.
* Feist is a passionate fan of role-playing games and has incorporated elements of the hobby into his work.
* He is considered one of the most popular and influential fantasy authors of all time.