Patrick Rothfuss

Patrick Rothfuss
Photo portrait of Patrick Rothfuss by Kyle Cassidy
Rothfuss in 2014
BornPatrick James Rothfuss
(1973-06-06) June 6, 1973 (age 51)
Madison, Wisconsin, US
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
Signature
Patrick Rothfuss signature
Website
patrickrothfuss.com
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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.