Dave Wolverton: American speculative fiction writer (1957-2022)
John David Wolverton (May 15, 1957 – January 14, 2022), better known by his pen names Dave Wolverton and David Farland, was an American author, editor, and educator.
He wrote many genres but was known best for his science fiction and fantasy works. He was known for his Runelords series.
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 Wolverton in 2007 | |
| Born | John David Wolverton May 15, 1957 Monroe, Oregon, U.S. |
| Died | January 14, 2022 (aged 64) St. George, Utah, U.S. |
| Pen name | David Farland |
| Occupation | Writer, writing teacher |
| Genre | Science fiction, fantasy, historical fiction |
| Notable works | Runelords, Nightingale, Ravenspell |
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In 1987, he won the Writers of the Future contest, and has been nominated for a Nebula Award and a Hugo Award.
Wolverton died on January 14, 2022 after falling at his home in St. George, Utah at the age of 64.
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