Kevin J. Anderson






Kevin J. Anderson

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born
March 27, 1962

gender
male

place of birth
Racine, Wisconsin, The United States

website

genre
Science Fiction & Fantasy

influences
The War of the Worlds


about this author

Pseudonyms: Gabriel Mesta, K.J. Anderson

He has written spin-off novels for Star Wars, StarCraft, Titan A.E., and The X-Files, and is the co-author of the Dune prequels. His original works include the Saga of Seven Suns series and the Nebula Award-nominated Assemblers of Infinity. He has also written several comic books including the Dark Horse Star Wars collection Tales of the Jedi written in collaboration with Tom Veitch, Predator titles (also for Dark Horse), and X-Files titles for Topps.

Anderson serves as a judge in the Writers of the Future contest.

His wife is author Rebecca Moesta. They currently reside near Monument, Colorado.





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I will be giving a talk, Q&A session, and book signing at the Clark County Library (1401 E. Flamingo Rd) in Las Vegas tomorrow night (Thurs, Nov 5).  I hope you can join me.  The first 25 people will receive free Terra Incognita tote bags.  I'll be signing Enemies & Allies, The Winds of Dune, Terra Incognita: The Edge of the World, and anything else you would like to bring.  Rebecca will also ...

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avg rating: 3.53 | 29,583 ratings | 1,621 reviews | 146 distinct works | 48 fans
Jedi Search Jedi Search (Star Wars: The Jedi Academy Trilogy, Book 1)
by Kevin J. Anderson
avg rating 3.47 — 1,334 ratings — published 1994
8 editions
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Dark Apprentice Dark Apprentice (Star Wars: The Jedi Academy Trilogy, Vol. 2)
by Kevin J. Anderson
avg rating 3.45 — 1,312 ratings — published 1994
8 editions
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Champions of the Force Champions of the Force (Star Wars: The Jedi Academy Trilogy, Vol. 3)
by Kevin J. Anderson
avg rating 3.49 — 1,245 ratings — published 1994
9 editions
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Tales of the Bounty Hunters Tales of the Bounty Hunters
by Kevin J. Anderson
avg rating 3.51 — 839 ratings — published 1996
5 editions
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Star Wars: Tales from the Mos... Star Wars: Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina
by Kevin J. Anderson
avg rating 3.42 — 772 ratings — published 1995
4 editions
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Darksaber Darksaber
by Kevin J. Anderson
avg rating 3.13 — 839 ratings — published 1995
13 editions
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Tales from Jabba's Palace Tales from Jabba's Palace
by Kevin J. Anderson
avg rating 3.46 — 636 ratings — published 1995
7 editions
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Blood Lite Blood Lite (Includes: Dark Hunter, Related books, #9; The Dresden Files, #10.1)
by Kevin J. Anderson (Editor), Nancy Kilpatrick (Contributor), Jeff Strand (Contributor), Matt Venne (Contributor), Don D'Ammassa (Goodreads author) (Contributor), Charlaine Harris (Contributor), Mark Onspaugh (Contributor), Sharyn McCrumb (Contributor) more...
avg rating 3.24 — 490 ratings — published 2008
3 editions
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Heirs of the Force Heirs of the Force (Star Wars: Young Jedi Knights, Book 1)
by Kevin J. Anderson, Rebecca Moesta
avg rating 3.47 — 433 ratings — published 1995
7 editions
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The Shadow Academy The Shadow Academy (Star Wars: Young Jedi Knights, Book 2)
by Kevin J. Anderson, Rebecca Moesta
avg rating 3.49 — 403 ratings — published 1999
6 editions
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October 2009, Kevin J. Anderson
" Quick Start SS: How would you describe your life in only 8 words? KA: Writing, hiking, writing, eating, writing, editing, reading, writing SS: What is your motto or maxim? KA: The harder I work, the luckier I get. General Questions SS: What is your b..." ...More

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