Simon R. Green, a renowned British author of science fiction and fantasy, was born in 1955 in the picturesque town of Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire. With a strong academic foundation, he earned a degree in Modern English and American Literature from the prestigious University of Leicester.
Green's writing career commenced in 1973, and his first published work, "Awake, Awake, Ye Northern Winds," emerged in 1979. However, it was his first story, "Manslayer," sold in 1976, that marked the beginning of his professional journey.
The turning point in Green's career arrived in 1988 when he sold seven novels, and the following year, he received a commission to write the novelization of the Kevin Costner film "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves." This bestselling adaptation has sold an impressive 370,000 copies, cementing Green's position as a leading author in the science fiction and fantasy genre.
Since 1990, Green has written numerous novels and short stories, solidifying his reputation as one of the most prolific science fiction authors of his time. With a remarkable career spanning decades, Simon R. Green continues to captivate audiences with his imaginative and engaging works.
