Tailored Realities

Biographical Note:
Brandon Sanderson grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska. He lives in Utah with his wife and children and teaches creative writing at Brigham Young University. His bestsellers have sold 50 million copies worldwide and include the Mistborn saga; the Stormlight Archive novels; and other novels, including Tress of the Emerald Sea, The Rithmatist, Steelheart, and Skyward. He won a Hugo Award for The Emperor's Soul, a novella set in the world of his acclaimed first novel, Elantris. Additionally, he completed Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time(R). Visit his website for behind-the-scenes information on all his books.

Brief Description:
"From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson--creator of the Stormlight Archive, the Mistborn saga, and countless bestselling works of science fiction and fantasy--comes Tailored Realities, a new short fiction collection including the never-before-published novella "Moment Zero." Spanning the genres of fantasy and science fiction, this collection features stories from beyond the bounds of Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere universe. Along with the new novella "Moment Zero," Tailored Realities includes nine works of short fiction never before gathered into one volume, many available here in print for the first time: "Snapshot" "Perfect State" "Defending Elysium" (from the world of Skyward) "Firstborn" "Mitosis" (from the world of the Reckoners) and four other stories Also including author's notes and stunning interior illustrations for each story, this visionary collection is a must-read whether you're new to Sanderson or a longtime fan"-- Provided by publisher.

Review Quotes:

"Impressive... [Sanderson's] inventive approach breathes new life into the familiar. This is a bounty for Sanderson fans."―Publishers Weekly

More Praise for Brandon Sanderson

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson―creator of the Stormlight Archive, the Mistborn saga, and numerous smash-hit works of science fiction and fantasy―comes Tailored Realities, a new short fiction collection including the never-before-published novella "Moment Zero."

Review Citations:

• Library Journal 04/24/2026 pg. 8 (EAN 9781250410481, Hardcover)
• Publishers Weekly 11/10/2025 (EAN 9781250410481, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:Sanderson, Brandon
Brandon Sanderson grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska. He lives in Utah with his wife and children and teaches creative writing at Brigham Young University. His bestsellers have sold 50 million copies worldwide and include the Mistborn saga; the Stormlight Archive novels; and other novels, including Tress of the Emerald Sea, The Rithmatist, Steelheart, and Skyward. He won a Hugo Award for The Emperor's Soul, a novella set in the world of his acclaimed first novel, Elantris. Additionally, he completed Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time(R). Visit his website for behind-the-scenes information on all his books.