Chuck Wendig

Chuck Wendig
b. 22 April 1976- Books
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Charles David Wendig (born April 22, 1976) is an American author, comic book writer, screenwriter, and blogger. He is best known for his online blog Terribleminds, for his 2015 Star Wars novel trilogy Aftermath, the first book of which debuted at #4 on The New York Times Best Seller list and #4 on USA Today's best seller list, for which series he created the character of marshal Cobb Vanth. Wendig has additionally written comics for Dark Circle Comics, Dynamite Entertainment, Marvel Comics, and VS Comics.
He was a finalist for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in 2013.
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Chuck Wendig is widely recognized for his Star Wars Aftermath trilogy, which introduced the character of Cobb Vanth to the Star Wars universe. He is also known for his popular writing blog, Terribleminds, where he shares advice and insights on the craft of writing.
For readers interested in his Star Wars work, the Aftermath trilogy is a natural starting point. If you prefer original fiction, Wanderers is a good entry point to his standalone novels, showcasing his blend of speculative fiction and character-driven storytelling.
Chuck Wendig primarily publishes under his own name. He has not publicly used other pen names for his published works.

















