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Richard A. Knaak

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

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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. You never know what you can do unless you try
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My life in 8 words: "Always fascinated by the world around me"
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Chapter 1 from Warcraft: War of the Ancients #1: The Well of Eternity
Apr 05, 2010
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Chapter 1 from Warcraft: War of the Ancients #3: The Sundering
Apr 04, 2010
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Chapter 1 from Beastmaster: Myth
Apr 04, 2010
Beastmaster: Myth will be released on January 07, 2010 in
Jan 07, 2010
Beastmaster: Myth is now available in
Jan 07, 2010
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Chapter 1 from WarCraft Archive
Nov 13, 2009
Legends of the Dragonrealm will be released on October 15, 2009 in Trade Paperback
Oct 15, 2009
Legends of the Dragonrealm is now available in Trade Paperback
Oct 15, 2009
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Chapter 1 from Legends of the Dragonrealm
Aug 02, 2009
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How would you describe your life in only 8 words?
May 19, 2009
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What is your motto or maxim?
May 19, 2009
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Do you have one sentence of advice for new writers?
May 19, 2009
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May 19, 2009
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Where did you go to high school and/or college?
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May 19, 2009
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Chapter 1 from The Diablo: The Sin War #1: Birthright
Mar 31, 2009
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Chapter 1 from Warcraft: War of the Ancients #2: The Demon Soul
Mar 31, 2009
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Chapter 1 from Diablo: The Sin War #3: The Veiled Prophet
Mar 31, 2009
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Chapter 1 from Diablo: Legacy of Blood
Mar 31, 2009
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Chapter 1 from WarCraft War of the Ancients Archive
Mar 31, 2009
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Chapter 1 from The Diablo: The Kingdom of Shadow
Mar 31, 2009
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Chapter 1 from WarCraft Archive
Mar 31, 2009
World of Warcraft: Night of the Dragon will be released on December 01, 2008 in
Dec 01, 2008
World of Warcraft: Night of the Dragon is now available in
Dec 01, 2008
WarCraft War of the Ancients Archive will be released on December 03, 2007 in
Dec 03, 2007
WarCraft War of the Ancients Archive is now available in
Dec 03, 2007
Diablo: The Sin War #3: The Veiled Prophet will be released on November 19, 2007 in
Nov 19, 2007
Diablo: The Sin War #3: The Veiled Prophet is now available in
Nov 19, 2007
WarCraft Archive will be released on March 19, 2007 in
Mar 19, 2007
WarCraft Archive is now available in
Mar 19, 2007
The Diablo: The Sin War #1: Birthright will be released on December 04, 2006 in
Dec 04, 2006
The Diablo: The Sin War #1: Birthright is now available in
Dec 04, 2006
Warcraft: War of the Ancients #3: The Sundering will be released on February 20, 2006 in
Feb 20, 2006
Warcraft: War of the Ancients #3: The Sundering is now available in
Feb 20, 2006
Warcraft: War of the Ancients #2: The Demon Soul will be released on September 19, 2005 in
Sep 19, 2005
Warcraft: War of the Ancients #2: The Demon Soul is now available in
Sep 19, 2005
Warcraft: War of the Ancients #1: The Well of Eternity will be released on July 19, 2004 in
Jul 19, 2004
Warcraft: War of the Ancients #1: The Well of Eternity is now available in
Jul 19, 2004
Warcraft: Day of the Dragon will be released on July 21, 2003 in
Jul 21, 2003
Warcraft: Day of the Dragon is now available in
Jul 21, 2003
The Diablo: The Kingdom of Shadow will be released on February 17, 2003 in
Feb 17, 2003
The Diablo: The Kingdom of Shadow is now available in
Feb 17, 2003
Diablo: Legacy of Blood will be released on December 03, 2002 in
Dec 03, 2002
Diablo: Legacy of Blood is now available in
Dec 03, 2002

Richard A. Knaak Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. You never know what you can do unless you try Q. Do you have one sentence of advice for new writers? A. Keep writing. Keep writing. Keep writing. Q. What is your birthdate? A. 5/28 Q. What is your favorite movie? A. The Ladykillers starring Alec Guinness Q. Where did you go to high school and/or college? A. James B. Conant High School in Hoffmann Estates, Il and University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana Learn more about Richard A. Knaak

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Reading for Change Update
Attention Rebellious Jezebels, April 28, 2010
...True Meaning of Smekday, Adam RexTrixie Belden and the Secret of the Mansion, Julie CampbellDay of the Dragon, Richard Knaak. Not strictly YA, but who am I to stop miggy from torturing me?People Might Hear You, Robin Klein.Will Grayson, Will Grayson,...
WORLD OF WARCRAFT: STORMRAGE: REVIEW AND BONUS ENTRIES
Bookin' with Bingo, February 27, 2010
...diverse places as China, Iceland, the Czech Republic, and Brazil. SEE MORE ABOUT STORMRAGE AND MY INTERVIEW WITH RICHARD KNAAK HERE AND MORE CHANCES TO ENTER TO WIN! MY REVIEW: WORLD OF WARCRAFT STORMRAGE marks the return of Malfurion to Azeroth which...
WORLD OF WARCRAFT- STORMRAGE: AUTHOR INTERVIEW AND GIVEAWAY
Bookin' with Bingo, February 24, 2010
...he enjoys reading, travel, food, and old movies. INTERVIEW: I was very excited that WORLD OF WARCRAFT-STORMRAGE Author, Richard Knaak, took time from his busy schedule just when this blockbuster book is being released, to give BOOKIN' WITH BINGO his time...
WoW.com reviews Richard A. Knaak's Stormrage
WoW.com, February 23, 2010
...Varian Wrynn is a strong presence in the novel, for example. One of the complaints often leveled at Richard Knaak's Warcraft novels is that they're rather disconnected from the overall story of Warcraft . His books include important antagonists such as...
World of Warcraft: The Audio Book [Literature]
Kotaku, February 5, 2010
...valid date Please enter your full birth year This content is restricted. World of Warcraft: The Audio Book Richard Knaak's World of Warcraft Stormrage is getting the audio book treatment, BlizzPlanet points out . Simon & Schuster will be releasing the...
World Of Warcraft: The Audio Book
Kotaku Australia, February 5, 2010
...News World Of Warcraft: The Audio Book By Brian Crecente on February 6, 2010 at 4:00 AM Richard Knaak’s World of Warcraft Stormrage is getting the audio book treatment, BlizzPlanet points out . Simon & Schuster will be releasing the novel as eAudio on...
Science Fiction and Fantasy Books Coming in February 2010
Sci-Fi Fan Letter, January 1, 2010
...– Ed Greenwood Black Magic Sanction – Kim Harrison Moonshine – Alaya Johnson World of Warcraft: Stormrage – Richard Knaak The Conqueror's Shadow – Ari Marmell Shadow Prowler – Alexey Pehov Live Free or Die – John...
WoW 5th Anniversary Giveaway: World of Warcraft novels
WoW.com, November 25, 2009
...give away. Well, two novels and two compilation books. So whether you're a Christie Golden or a Richard Knaak fan enter for your chance to win one of these great lore-filled books. The contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the...