Dave Wolverton

John David Wolverton (May 28, 1957 – January 14, 2022), better known by his pen names Dave Wolverton and David Farland, was an American author, editor, and instructor of online writing workshops and groups. He wrote in several genres but was known best for his science fiction and fantasy works. He wrote 24 stories for the Star Wars franchise and 3 for the Mummy franchise. Books in his Runelords series were international bestsellers and hit the New York Times bestsellers list.

In 1987, he won the Writers of the Future contest. He was nominated for a Nebula Award in 1990. He died in the early morning of January 14, 2022. He lived in St. George, Utah, with his wife at the time of his death.

Life and career Wolverton was born May 28, 1957, in Springfield, Oregon to Jack and Lola Jean Wolverton.