ROBIN WAYNE BAILEY
A BIOGRAPHY

Robin Wayne Bailey, a bestselling fantasy author, is current president of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc. (SFWA).

Robin Wayne Bailey is the author of numerous novels and short stories. His works include the best-selling DRAGONKIN books (Simon & Shuster), a series written in the tradition of WATERSHIP DOWN and the REDWALL books, for adults, young adults, and children alike with covers and illustrations by famed artist, Troy Howell.

He's also the author of the FROST series (Pocket Books, Tor Books), which has recently been optioned for film by Scriptzone Productions. The three novels that make up this series, FROST, SKULL GATE, and BLOODSONGS, were recently re-published in omnibus hardback and trade paperback editions as NIGHT'S ANGEL by Meisha Merlin Books. The omnibus also includes a brand new short story, "The Woman Who Loved Death."

Robin has also written the BROTHERS OF THE DRAGON series (Penguin/Roc Books), SHADOWDANCE (White Wolf Books), and NIGHTWATCH (TSR Books) among others. His Fritz Leiber-inspired Fafhrd and Gray Mouser novel, SWORDS AGAINST THE SHADOWLAND (White Wolf Books), was named one of the seven best fantasy novels of 1998 by the Science Fiction Chronicle. This novel was recently acquired by Simon & Shuster, who will also be publishing the next book in this series, SWORDS IN THE STORM.

Robin's short fiction has appeared in many magazines and anthologies, including SCIENCE FICTION: THE BEST OF 2001, and SILICON DREAMS, FUTURE IMPERFECT, FAR FRONTIERS, GUARDSMEN OF TOMORROW, THE CHICK IS IN THE MAIL, X-MEN: LEGENDS, and THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF XENA. He's also once again part of the revived THIEVES WORLD project with new fiction in THIEVES WORLD: TURNING POINTS (Tor Books) and THIEVES WORLD: ENEMIES OF FORTUNE, coming in December, 2004.
Recently, Robin has also taken on the role of editor. He's edited THROUGH MY GLASSES DARKLY, a collection of short stories by noted author Frank M. Robinson (KaCSFFS Press), and ARCHITECTS OF DREAMS: THE SFWA AUTHOR EMERITUS ANTHOLOGY, available in beautiful hardcover and trade paperback editions from Meisha Merlin Books.

Robin's contributions to the field of science fiction and fantasy extend beyond just his writing. He served for nine years on the Board of Directors of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA), and has hosted three Nebula Awards events. In 1996, in conjunction with the Kansas City Science Fiction and Fantasy Society and James Gunn and the J.Wayne and Elsie M. Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction, he founded the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers' Hall of Fame. In 2004, the Hall of Fame will merge with Paul G. Allen's Vulcan Enterprises in Seattle and become part of the new Science Fiction Musem and Hall of Fame, opening in June, 2004. He continues to serve on the Board of Advisors of the new museum.

In addition to a massive book collection and a deep interest in old-time radio theater, Robin is a former instructor and longtime student of various martial arts, currently training in Ryobu-Kai karate under Howard High Sensei and Kiyoshi Yamazaki Sensei. Other interests include body-building, bicycling, and soccer.

He's an active fundraiser for AIDS causes and as a musician and vocalist performs as often as time allows for various benefits.

He loves travel, speaking to diverse groups, and corresponding with fans and readers.

Robin Wayne Bailey lives in Kansas City, Missouri.