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
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Theros: A Godsend Novel
2014
2
Journey Into Nyx
2014
Standalone Novels
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The August Five
2015
Short Stories/Novellas
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The Freedom of Navid Leahy
2015
Forgotten Realms: The Wilds Books
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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
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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
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Path of the Planeswalker: A Magic: The Gathering Graphic Anthology