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R.A. Salvatore
writer
R.A. Salvatore is one of the fantasy genre’s most successful writers. His books regularly appear on *The New York Times * best-seller lists and have sold more than 10,000,000 copies. Born in 1959, Salvatore is a native of Massachusetts and resides there with his wife, Diane, and their three children, Bryan, Geno, and Caitlin. The family pets include three Japanese Chins and four cats.