Piers Anthony

Piers Anthony Dillingham Jacob (born August 6, 1934) is an English-born American author best known for his prolific work in science fiction and fantasy, notably the long-running Xanth series. He began publishing in the 1950s and has written dozens of novels and short stories across multiple series. Anthony's work often mixes wordplay, puns, and accessible fantasy concepts; several of his books have appeared on The New York Times bestseller list. He has been active in supporting writers online and maintains an author website with extensive notes and commentary on his work.