Born
December 19th 1975.
Known for
Mistborn, The Stormlight Archives, Wheel of Time (with Robert Jordan).
Genres of Writing
Fantasy (High), Dystopian, Post-Utopian, Historical Fantasy, Alternative History, Sci-fi (soft)
Awards
Romantic Times – Reviewers Choice Best Book Awards, Best Epic Fantasy Novel – Elantris – 2005
Polytech University of Calatonia – UPC Science Fiction Award – Defeding Elysium – 2005
Romantic Times – Reviewers Choice Best Book Awards, Best Epic Fantasy Novel – The Hero of Ages – 2008
LDStorymakers – Whitney Awards – Best Speculative Fiction Award – The Hero of Ages – 2008
LDStorymakers – Whitney Awards – Best Speculative Fiction Award – The Way of Kings – 2010
LDStorymakers – Whitney Awards – Best Novel of the Year Award – The Way of Kings – 2010
Goodreads – Goodreads Choice Awards 2010, Best Fantasy of 210 – Towers of Midnight – 2010
DGLA – David Gemmell Legend Award – The Way of Kings -2011
LDStorymakers – Whitney Awards – Best Speculative Fiction Award – The Alloy of Law
World Science Fiction Society – Hugo Award, Best Novella – The Emperor’s Soul – 2013
LDStorymakers – Whitney Awards, Best Young Adult – Speculative – Steelheart – 2013
Whitney Awards – 2014 Whitney Finalists, Speculative – Words of Radiance – 2014
DGLA – David Gemmell Legend Award, Legend Award – Words of Radiance – 2015
Other Ventures
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Beliefs
Religion –
Brandon Sanderson is a practicing member of The Mormon Church.
The Mormon Church believes that a New Bible was discovered by Joseph Smith and that through him his church was restored and guided by living prophets and apostles.
The current prophet is Russell M. Nelson whom Sanderson has expressed support towards. Whilst Russell has brought forward some progressive ideas into the Church, in regards to the position of women and people of colour, there is still strong opposition by the church to same sex marriage, though Nelson has repelled policies which explicitly ban LGBTQIA+ members from being part of the church – however, relationships of those of the same nature are expressly forbidden.
Sexuality –
Sanderson had formerly stated that as part of his beliefs as a member of The Mormon Church, he was against same sex relationship.
In a blog post he stated – ‘ “Another note to those who might be reading this who are, themselves, gay. No, I don’t believe that homosexuality can—in many cases, at least—be treated and ‘cured.’ I do believe, however, that impulses of attraction between people of the same gender are something that can and should be resisted, in the same way that my impulses of attraction toward women who are not my wife can and should be resisted. You probably believe differently. I’m okay with that. End note.”
He has since gone on to retract this statement – ‘ I am a practicing and faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As part of that, I support the leaders of the church, accept them as my spiritual advisors, and believe they are led by God. That said, on the position of gay rights, I find my own beliefs more liberal than the general tenor of the church. Over the years, through interaction with wonderfully patient members of the LGBTQ+ community, I think I’ve come a long way.My current stance is one of unequivocable support for LGBTQ+ rights. I support gay marriage. I support trans rights, the rights of non-binary people, and I support the rights of trans people to affirm their own identity with love and support. I support anti-discrimination legislation, and have voted consistently along these lines for the last fifteen years.’
