Robin Wayne Bailey

2 universes Last reviewed 2026-11-02

Robin Wayne Bailey, born February 8, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri, is an American writer of fantasy and science fiction who has also worked as an editor and English instructor. He earned a B.A. in English and Anthropology and an M.A. in English Literature from Northwest Missouri State University. He debuted as a novelist with Frost in 1983. His other fantasy includes the Brothers of the Dragon trilogy (1992-1995), the Dragonkin trilogy (2003-2006), Shadowdance (1991) and Swords Against the Shadowland (1998), set in Fritz Leiber's Fafhrd and Gray Mouser world, as well as Zork and Greyhawk tie-in novels. In 1996 he co-founded the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame with James Gunn, and he served as president of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America from 2005 to 2007.

Universe(s)

Books

• Frost (1983) · Saga of Frost Core Canon
• Skull Gate (1985) · Saga of Frost Core Canon
• Bloodsongs (1986) · Saga of Frost Core Canon
• Night Watch (1990) · Greyhawk Core Canon

Aggregate across all universes

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• Total Core Canon books across all universes: 23 books
• Award recognitions across all universes: 0 (None recorded)

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