Steven Erikson
1959
Science fiction and fantasy novels form a thrilling part of literature in a category of their own. This is because they seldom feature stories that already happened or will necessarily happen. The fiction aspect gives the author room for diverse creativity to produce outstanding stories. On the other hand, the science part of the novels add an intellectual dimension which enables the stories develop a plot that engages the mind of the reader in a very interesting way. Well written fantasy novels give the reader an out of this world experience with action packed, fast-paced, mind-boggling stories. Steven Erikson is a prolific author in this genre and his unique style of writing has given him an edge over other writers in the same genre. He describes his works as that which attracts total love for it or total hate. There are no gray areas when it comes to the response of his audience. One of his career influences acknowledges that Erikson’s works are so awesome, they alter the reader’s perception of the reality.