Linnea Hartsuyker

Linnea Hartsuyker is a highly regarded American author, well-known for her fiction, fantasy, and historical fiction novels. She is best recognized for her Half-Drowned King book series, which has garnered international acclaim. Hartsuyker's books are praised for their exceptional characters, vivid settings, and original storylines. Her ancestry can be traced back to Norway's first king, Harald Fairhair, which has significantly influenced her writing.

Hartsuyker was born in Los Angeles but spent her formative years in the woods near Ithaca, New York. She pursued higher education at Cornell University, where she studied engineering. After working for ten years in the writing field and for various startups, she decided to further her education and obtained a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from New York University. At present, Hartsuyker devotes her time and energy to writing historical fiction novels and resides in New York and New Hampshire with her husband.

In addition to her writing career, Hartsuyker is a woman of diverse interests and hobbies. She is an avid knitter, Crossfitter, traveler, and cook. Moreover, she enjoys reading various genres of fiction and non-fiction. Hartsuyker's educational background in Material Science and Engineering from Cornell University and Creative Writing from NYU have undoubtedly contributed to her success as a writer. Her ability to balance her creative pursuits with her technical knowledge sets her apart in the literary world.