Patrick Rothfuss

Patrick Rothfuss
Rothfuss in 2014
BornPatrick James Rothfuss
(1973-06-06) June 6, 1973
Madison, Wisconsin, US
Pen nameTrilero
OccupationWriter
Alma materDeForest Area High School
University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point (B.A.)
Washington State University (M.A.)
GenreFantasy
Notable awardsQuill Award (2007), David Gemmell Award (2012)
Children2
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Website
patrickrothfuss.com

Patrick James Rothfuss (born June 6, 1973) is an American author. He is best known for his highly acclaimed series The Kingkiller Chronicle, beginning with Rothfuss' debut novel, The Name of the Wind (2007), which won several awards, and continuing in the sequel, The Wise Man's Fear (2011), which topped The New York Times Best Seller list.