Paul Edwin Zimmer

About

An American author of works of science fiction and fantasy, he is especially known for his four-volume Dark Border series. The individual novel and short story titles in the popular series include The Wolves of Sarlow and The Lost Prince.

Before Fame

He would frequently write by night, taking breaks to practice his sword fighting.

Trivia

He was a founding member of the Society for Creative Anachronism, which was dedicated to reviving the study of medieval European history.

Family Life

His sister, Marion Zimmer Bradley, was also a fantasy writer; her works, however, took on a feminist perspective.

Associated With

Gordon R. Dickson was another popular fantasy and science-fiction author.