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Richard A. Knaak
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Richard A. Knaak

Richard A. Knaak is the New York Times bestselling author of some three dozen novels, including the The Sin War trilogy for Diablo and the Legend of Huma for Dragonlance. He has penned the War of the Ancients trilogy, Day of the Dragon and its... Read full bio

Author Revealed:
Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. You never know what you can do unless you try
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Richard A. Knaak Revealed
About Richard A. Knaak
  • What is your birthdate?:
    5/28
  • High school and/or college:
    James B. Conant High School in Hoffmann Estates, Il and University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana
  • Favorite movie:
    The Ladykillers starring Alec Guinness
  • Favorite television show:
    Doctor Who
Revealing Questions
Q. How would you describe your life in only 8 words?
A. Always fascinated by the world around me
Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. You never know what you can do unless you try
On Books and Writing
Q. Do you have one sentence of advice for new writers?
A. Keep writing. Keep writing. Keep writing.
Q. How did you come to write Beastmaster: Myth?
A. My agent was contacted by Sylvio Tabet, who was seeking my efforts to help bring his vision of his iconic Beastmaster character to a new group of readers