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MIST CHRONICLES, an epic fantasy series, currently comprising five books, which has been translated into twelve languages; the #1 bestselling MAGIC LANDS, a young adult series comprising two books and counting, which has been translated into seven languages; and the #1 bestselling POCKET CONSULTANTS, a computer technology series comprising 35 books and counting, which have been translated into 21 languages.
       Robert is also author of the #1 bestselling BUGVILLE CRITTERS, a children’s series comprising 28 books and counting; #1 bestselling BUGVILLE LEARNING, an educational series comprising 31 books and counting; the #1 bestselling BUGVILLE JR, a children’s series comprising 26 books and counting; and the #1 bestselling THE PIECES OF THE PUZZLE, a mystery thriller novel for adults.
       In his fiction writing, Robert transports readers to many imagined worlds. Robert’s early fiction work has many influences, including JRR Tolkien, C S Lewis, Anne McCaffrey, H G Wells, and Ray Bradbury.
       In his long, distinguished writing career, Robert’s books have been distributed and/or published by Simon & Schuster, Random House, Macmillan, Pearson, Microsoft, O’Reilly, and others. In 2007, Robert founded Go Indie, an organization dedicated to supporting independent publishers, authors, and booksellers, and over the past few years Go Indie has helped hundreds of independents.
       Dubbed ‘A Face Behind the Future’ in the 1990’s by The Olympian , Robert’s been helping to shape the future of the written word for over two decades. Robert’s 150th book was published in 2013.

 
    Select Acclaim for Robert Stanek…
     
    “Robert Stanek is one of our most featured and respected Kids & Young Adults, K-12 Educators and Kids authors.”
    --The Audio Book Store
     
    “Stanek [has] a penchant for clear and simple prose. He also prefers swift, action-oriented scenes. Solidly built. Stanek moves among his main characters with ease, always switching at a climactic moment to maintain suspense. The accessible, brisk language keeps things moving.”
    --Foreword Magazine
     
    “Sure to attract fans of graphic novels and classic Tolkien alike. Stanek will likely draw a cult following. This guarantees fans, and those fans will be ready to wield their swords against the Dark Lord in Stanek’s next installment.”
    -- VOYA, the leading magazine for YA librarians
     
    “Word of mouth turned it into a bestseller. Very satisfying.”
    -- The Fantasy Guide

 
    Select Achievements for Robert Stanek and his Ruin Mist books…
     
    #1 Fiction, Audible (12 weeks, 2005)
    Top 50 Sci-fi/Fantasy, Amazon (26 weeks, 2002)
    Top 10 Fiction, Audible (25 weeks, 2005)
    Top 50 Fiction, Audible (52 weeks, 2005-2006)
    Top 10 Kids & YA, Audible (180 weeks, 2005-2007)
    #1 Featured Book Audible June-July 2005
    Featured in Cover Story, Publisher’s Weekly (2009)
    Featured in VOYA (2007)
    Featured in Complete Idiots Guide to Elves and Fairies (2005)
    Featured in Ancient Art of Faery Magick (2005)
    Popular Series Fiction for Middle School and Teen Readers (2005, 2008)
    Top 10 Recommended Author -- SciFi Bookcase (2004 - 2012)
    Top 10 Book -- SciFi Bookcase (2004 - 2012)
    Top 20 Author -- RateItAll (2005 - 2012)
    A Top 100 Fantasy -- The Fantasy 100 (2005 - 2007)
     
    Robert Stanek and his books have also been featured in…
     
    The Olympian, The Journal of Electronic Defense, The Publisher’s Weekly Cover Story, The Parenting Magazine, VOYA, BookWire, Children’s Writer, Children’s Bookshelf, Library Journal, School Library Journal, The News Tribune, and more.

 
    Learn more about the author at www.robert-stanek.com

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