Michael Robb Mathias, also known as M.R. Mathias, is an American author who has made a name for himself in the genre of epic fantasy and horror. He is the author of several series, including the Wardstone Trilogy, Dragoneers Saga, and the Legend of Vanx Malic series, as well as horror novels under the name Michael Robb. Mathias has had an impressive career as an indie author, having sold 50,000 eBooks in under a year. He is also a respected voice in the indie author community, having written a "how-to" eBook for aspiring indie authors titled "The First Ten Steps: Ten Proven Steps to Build a Solid Foundation for Your eBook Using Free Social Networking."
Mathias's success as an author is all the more impressive considering his humble beginnings. He wrote his entire Wardstone Trilogy series longhand in a Texas prison cell while serving time on a charge of minor drug possession. During his time in prison, he read hundreds of books and developed a strict regimen of writing three thousand words a day. Mathias has credited writing as his salvation, something that kept him going during his time in prison and helped him to turn his life around. Since his release, he has remained clean and dedicated to his craft, continuing to write and publish prolifically.
In addition to his work as a writer, Mathias is also known for his love of animals and nature. He lives on 5 wooded acres, where he tends to the animals who share that space and inspire the creatures in his works. He enjoys fishing, attending sporting events, and building things out of reclaimed wood.
Mathias has received critical acclaim for his work, with several of his series and novels winning awards and making it to the top of bestseller lists. His work has been featured in Publisher's Weekly and he has been named "The Master of Epic Fantasy" by Kindle Nation Daily. Despite his success, Mathias remains humble and dedicated to his craft, continuing to write and publish new works for his fans to enjoy.