Steven Erikson – Canadian fantasy writer, creator of the monumental saga Malazan Book of the Fallen and its opening novel Gardens of the Moon. Known for vast worldbuilding, philosophical depth, and mythological layers, Erikson came to literature from a background in archaeology and anthropology.
✨ Started with short stories and screenplays before embarking on an epic saga. 📖 Gardens of the Moon was rejected by numerous publishers before finally seeing print. 🗺️ His Malazan world is rooted in archaeological and mythological knowledge. 🎓 Studied archaeology and anthropology at the University of Manitoba. 📚 His cycle is often mentioned alongside The Witcher and A Song of Ice and Fire as pillars of modern fantasy. 🖋️ He describes his work as stories of memory and loss disguised as epic battles. 🌍 Worked on archaeological digs in Latin America, enriching his imagination. 🎭 Wrote scripts for Canadian television before turning to novels. 📖 Also published standalone works, but Malazan made him legendary. 🧙♂️ His characters are often ordinary people swept into history, not classical heroes. 😄 Fans joke that “to finish Erikson, you need a vacation as long as eternity.”