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David Gemmell
David Andrew Gemmell is an English heroic fantasy author famous for his first novel, Legend. Formerly a journalist and newspaper editor, Gemmell had his first novel work published in 1984. He has written more than thirty novels. Gemmell's works exhibit violence, but also explore themes of honor, loyalty, and redemption. There's always a strong hero theme, but almost always heroes are flawed in one way or another. With over a million copies sold, his work continues to sell well around the world. The David Gemmell Award for Fantasy is awarded from 2009 to 2018, with the stated purpose of "restoring the fiction of its legitimate place in literature". A directing group of 18 authors is chaired by writer Stan Nicholls and the award is given by public vote.
BornAugust 1, 1948, London, United Kingdom
DiedJuly 28, 2006, Hastings, UK
Pen nameRoss Harding
OccupationAuthor
NationalityEnglish
Period1984–2006
GenreHeroic fantasy, Historical fantasy
SpouseValerie Gemmell, Stella Gemmell
Children2 (to Valerie)

About David Gemmell

Novelist David Gemmell was born in England on August 1, 1948. He dies at the age of 57, on July 28, 2006.

This English novelist is most known for his heroic fantasy novels, including Legend, Waylander, and Quest for Lost Heroes. He also released the Troy Trilogy and the two-part Greek series as historical fiction.

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David Gemmell before becoming famous

David Gemmell was born in the Zodiac sign Leo (The Lion), and 1948 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Rat (鼠).

During his teenage years, he was detained multiple times for his involvement in an illicit gambling network. He began his career as a journalist after working as a club bouncer for a period, freelancing for the Daily Express and the Daily Mail, among other publications.

Achievement of David Gemmell

During his early childhood, he was bullied a lot, but his stepfather, Bill Woodford (who inspired many of Gemmell's hero characters), urged him to stand up for himself.

David Gemmell's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He had two children with his first wife, Valerie. He finally divorced Valerie and married Stella, his second wife.

David Gemmell Collabed with

Novelist Patrick Rothfuss, a fantasy author, was one of the 2012 Novelist David Gemmell Legend Award recipients (an honor established in 2009 in Gemmell's honor).

David Gemmell Income & Net worth

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Latest information about David Gemmell updated on March 24 2023.