Richard A. Knaak

Richard A. Knaak is an American author of fantasy novels. He is the creator of the Dragonrealm series, but has also has written novels for theDragonlance, Diablo, Warcraft and Age of Conan series. Knaak studied chemistry and rhetoric at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, earning his Bachelor’s degree in 1984. Following that, he worked in warehouse, wrote resumes and worked as an office clerk before becoming a full-time writer in 1988. Knaak became interested in science fiction and fantasy after readingStorm Over Warlockby Andre Norton, while he countsRoger Zelazny,Edgar Rice BurroughsandEdgar Allan Poeas his influences andRobert E. Howard,Glen Cook,Harry Turtledove,Laurell K. Hamilton,Harry HarrisonandRobert J. Sawyeras some of his favourites. He splits his time living between Illinois and Arkansas.