Christopher Paolini is an acclaimed American author, best known for his series of young adult fantasy novels, the Inheritance Cycle. Paolini was born in Southern California, but spent most of his formative years in the picturesque Paradise Valley, Montana, which served as a significant source of inspiration for his mythical storytelling. His parents, Talita Hodgkinson and Kenneth Paolini, homeschooled him and his younger sister, Angela. At the age of fifteen, Paolini graduated from high school through correspondence education, marking the beginning of his writing career.
Paolini's love for adventurous epic stories and his imagination led him to create the Inheritance Cycle, which includes the novels Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr, and Inheritance. The series became a publishing phenomenon, selling nearly 40 million copies worldwide and solidifying Paolini's place as a prominent figure in young adult literature. His writing is influenced by several authors, including J.R.R. Tolkien, David Eddings, Anne McCaffrey, Ursula K. Le Guin, and Frank Herbert.
In addition to the Inheritance Cycle, Paolini has expanded his creative horizons to include other projects. He published his first adult novel, To Sleep in a Sea of Stars, and continues to develop the Fractalverse, an original science fiction universe. His engaging storytelling and imaginative worlds have earned him a Guinness World Record for youngest author of a bestselling series and a dedicated fanbase. Paolini remains active on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, where he shares updates on his latest projects and interacts with his readers. His latest novel, Fractal Noise, is set to be published on May 16th, 2023.