Trudi Canavan
Trudi Canavan
#### Full Name and Common Aliases
Trudi Canavan is a bestselling Australian fantasy author known professionally as Trudi Canavan.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on December 13, 1969, to date, there is no information available about her passing.
Nationality and Profession(s)
Trudi Canavan's nationality is Australian, and she works as a novelist, predominantly writing in the fantasy genre. Her work has garnered significant international attention, indicating that she is not strictly an Australian author but also a global one.
Early Life and Background
Growing up in Australia, Canavan's early life laid the groundwork for her future career. Little information exists about her childhood, but it can be inferred that her upbringing had some influence on her interest in writing fantasy novels. As with many authors, she began writing as an adolescent. Her first novel was written at age 18.
Major Accomplishments
Trudi Canavan has achieved several notable milestones throughout her career:
Magician series: This is arguably her most celebrated work to date. It consists of six novels published between 2002 and 2011, which have collectively received acclaim from critics and readers alike.
Millennium Rising: A key component of the Magicians series, this novel has garnered praise for its ability to seamlessly integrate elements of both fantasy and historical fiction.
* The Outcast Season: This series marks a significant departure from her previous work in the Magician series, showcasing her versatility as an author.
Quotes by Trudi Canavan
Inspiration comes from so many sources. Music, other fiction, the non-fiction I read, TV shows, films, news reports, people I know, stories I hear, misheard words or lyrics, dreams... Motivation? The memory of the rush I get from a really good writing session - even on a bad day, I know I'll find that again if I keep going.
The first rule of world-building is available physics, which basically means that if you want it to feel real, it has to follow the same rules as this world, from gravity to how human behaviour works. If you have a fantasy element that doesn't obey the laws of physics, make sure that it has a fantasy explanation.
When offering a person a chance at redemption, you can’t force them to take it.” – Savara.
But consider what he would have done to you, Sonea. One day you may have to kill for your freedom.” Faren lifted an eyebrow. “Have you thought about that?
Cery: So, Hem, tell me why I shouldn’t see how many holes I need to make before you start leaking money?
There will be other ways you can make your mark. Ways that are as satisfying, with far less risk. You only need to be patient, and ready to grasp opportunities when they come.” – Lord Rothen.
It was a day-by-day record of a Guild much younger and smaller than the current one. After several pages, she had grown fond of the record-keeper, who clearly admired the people he was writing about.
All magic can be abused. All power can be abused. The Traitors are proof that a culture that does embrace higher magic doesn’t necessarily turn into Sachaka – the Ashaki kind of Sachaka, that is.” – Lorkin.
Nodding, Cery strode to the door and stepped through. Though the burly guards eyes him suspiciously, Cery smiled back. Never make enemies of someone’s lackeys, his father had taught him. Better still, make them like you a lot.
Heroes tend to gain improbable strength when their tale is told over and over again.