Jenna Helland

Jenna Helland is a writer and editor known for her work in fantasy and gaming-related fiction. She has authored several novels, including "The August Five" and "Theros: Godsend," which expand upon the lore of popular gaming universes. Her professional background includes roles as a principal designer and writer for Wizards of the Coast, where she contributes to the creative development of fantasy worlds.

Before transitioning to fiction writing, Helland worked as a journalist in Missouri, Virginia, and California. She holds a history degree from Trinity College in Dublin and a journalism degree from the Missouri School of Journalism. Her diverse academic and professional experiences inform her storytelling, which often blends rich world-building with engaging narratives. Based in the Pacific Northwest, she continues to write while balancing her interests in gaming, literature, and outdoor activities.
Godsend Books
# Title Year
1 Theros: A Godsend Novel 2014
2 Journey Into Nyx 2014
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 The August Five 2015
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 The Freedom of Navid Leahy 2015
Forgotten Realms: The Wilds Books
# Title Year
1 The Fanged Crown 2009
2 The Restless Shore (By: James P. Davis) 2009
3 The Edge of Chaos (By: Jak Koke) 2009
4 Wrath of the Blue Lady ( By: Mel Odom) 2009
Magic: The Gathering Books
# Title Year
1 Arena ( By: William R. Forstchen) 1994
2 Whispering Woods (By: Clayton Emery) 1994
3 Shattered Chains (By: Clayton Emery) 1995
4 Final Sacrifice (By: Clayton Emery) 1995
5 The Cursed Land (By: Teri McLaren) 1995
6 The Prodigal Sorcerer ( By: Mark Sumner) 1995
7 Ashes of the Sun (By: Hanovi Braddock) 1996
8 Song of Time (By: Teri McLaren) 1996
9 And Peace Shall Sleep (By: Sonia Orin Lyris) 1996
10 Dark Legacy ( By: Robert Vardeman) 1996
11 The Planeswalkers' Guide to Alara (With: Doug Beyer) 2008
12 Alara Unbroken (By: Doug Beyer) 2009
13 Zendikar: In the Teeth of Akoum (By: Brook Steingass) 2010
14 Scars of Mirrodin: The Quest for Karn (By: Robert B. Wintermute) 2011
15 Children of the Nameless (By: Brandon Sanderson) 2018
16 Throne of Eldraine ( By: Kate Elliott) 2019
17 Magic: The Gathering: The Official Cookbook (With: Victoria Rosenthal) 2023
Jenna Helland Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Path of the Planeswalker: A Magic: The Gathering Graphic Anthology 2009