Herman Steuernagel is a Barnes & Noble Top 100 bestselling author best known for his cozy fantasy novels, blending immersive worlds with character-driven storytelling. Across multiple series, his work ranges from warm, low-stakes fantasy settings to science fiction that explores life among the stars and dystopian futures. His books have been featured by Publishers Weekly and Booklist, and have appeared on the Barnes & Noble Top 100 and reached #104 in the Amazon Kindle Store. With early influences of Star Trek: The Next Generation and The Sword of Shannara, Herman has always loved the fantastical. He lives in British Columbia, Canada, where he can be found cycling, running, and dreaming up new worlds.