Robin Hobb was born in California but grew up in Alaska. It was there that she learned to love the forest and the wilderness. She has lived most of her life in the Pacific Northwest and currently resides in Tacoma, Washington. She is the author of five critically acclaimed fantasy series: The Rain Wilds Chronicles (Dragon Keeper, Dragon Haven, City of Dragons, Blood of Dragons), The Soldier Son Trilogy, The Tawny Man Trilogy, The Liveship Traders Trilogy, and The Farseer Trilogy. Under the name Megan Lindholm she is the author of The Wizard of the Pigeons, Windsingers, and Cloven Hooves. The Inheritance, a collection of stories, was published under both names. Her short fiction has won the Asimov's Readers' Award and she has been a finalist for both the Nebula and Hugo awards.
"A satisfying story" -- The News-Star (Monroe, LA) on DRAGON HAVEN"A deservedly popular author, an accomplished storyteller with an engaging and readable style." -- London Times"A master fantasist." -- Kansas City Star"[A]n engaging tale with fully realized characters that already feel like friends." -- Las Vegas Review Journal on CITY OF DRAGONS"Real-life resonance gives the story extra depth...Bring on the next installment." -- Kirkus Reviews on CITY OF DRAGONS"Dragons, magic, and intrigue combine to make this book a fascinating read" -- Booklist"Hobb excels at telling big stories and juggling multiple story arcs. Fans of the author and of this series who eagerly await this installment will not be disappointed" -- Library Journal (starred review)"Hobb excels at world building, wonderful prose, and the ability to endow her creatures with humanity...The novel has many threads skillfully interwoven, to create an exciting tale of growth, change, and stubborn survival." -- SFRevu on BLOOD OF DRAGONS
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