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Biographical Note:
Brandon Sanderson grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska. He lives in Utah with his wife and children and teaches creative writing at Brigham Young University. His bestsellers have sold 50 million copies worldwide and include the Mistborn saga; the Stormlight Archive novels; and other novels, including
Tress of the Emerald Sea, The Rithmatist,
Steelheart, and
Skyward. He won a Hugo Award for
The Emperor's Soul, a novella set in the world of his acclaimed first novel,
Elantris. Additionally, he completed Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time(R). Visit his website for behind-the-scenes information on all his books.
Brief Description:
"From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson--creator of the Stormlight Archive, the Mistborn saga, and countless bestselling works of science fiction and fantasy--comes Tailored Realities, a new short fiction collection including the never-before-published novella "Moment Zero." Spanning the genres of fantasy and science fiction, this collection features stories from beyond the bounds of Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere universe. Along with the new novella "Moment Zero," Tailored Realities includes nine works of short fiction never before gathered into one volume, many available here in print for the first time: "Snapshot" "Perfect State" "Defending Elysium" (from the world of Skyward) "Firstborn" "Mitosis" (from the world of the Reckoners) and four other stories Also including author's notes and stunning interior illustrations for each story, this visionary collection is a must-read whether you're new to Sanderson or a longtime fan"-- Provided by publisher.
Review Quotes:
"Impressive... [Sanderson's] inventive approach breathes new life into the familiar. This is a bounty for Sanderson fans."―Publishers Weekly
More Praise for Brandon Sanderson
"The face of modern fantasy."―
USA Today
"One of the genre's most beloved authors."―
TIME
"Sanderson raises the genre stakes... A fan favorite."―
The New York Times
"[Sanderson] is not a brilliant writer of epic fantasy, he's simply a brilliant writer. Period."―Patrick Rothfuss, #1 New York Times bestselling author
"[A] literary fantasy icon."―
Paste
"The genre's most popular writer... easily one of the most successful and prolific fantasy writers of the century so far."―
Esquire
"Epic in every sense."―
The Guardian on
The Way of Kings
"Sanderson's vast worlds, surprising plots, and wonderful characters have taken the sci-fi fantasy world by storm."―
BookRiot
"Sanderson is a master."--
Library Journal
Publisher Marketing:
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson―creator of the Stormlight Archive, the Mistborn saga, and numerous smash-hit works of science fiction and fantasy―comes Tailored Realities, a new short fiction collection including the never-before-published novella "Moment Zero."
Spanning the genres of fantasy and science fiction,
Tailored Realities includes ten works of short fiction from the ingenious mind of one of the genre's most beloved bestselling authors.
From futuristic detective thrillers to inventive space opera, superhero action, high-tech fantasy, and beyond, these gripping standalone reads have never before been gathered into one volume, with many available here in print for the first time.
Along with the thrilling new science fiction novella "Moment Zero," this collection includes:
- "Snapshot"
- "Perfect State"
- "Defending Elysium" (from the world of Skyward)
- "Firstborn"
- "Mitosis" (from the world of the Reckoners)
- and four other stories
Also including author's notes and stunning interior illustrations for each story, this visionary collection is a must-read whether you're new to Sanderson or a longtime fan.
Review Citations:
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Library Journal 04/24/2026 pg. 8 (EAN 9781250410481, Hardcover)
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Publishers Weekly 11/10/2025 (EAN 9781250410481, Hardcover)
Contributor Bio:Sanderson, Brandon
Brandon Sanderson grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska. He lives in Utah with his wife and children and teaches creative writing at Brigham Young University. His bestsellers have sold 50 million copies worldwide and include the Mistborn saga; the Stormlight Archive novels; and other novels, including
Tress of the Emerald Sea, The Rithmatist,
Steelheart, and
Skyward. He won a Hugo Award for
The Emperor's Soul, a novella set in the world of his acclaimed first novel,
Elantris. Additionally, he completed Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time(R). Visit his website for behind-the-scenes information on all his books.
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