Christopher Paolini

Great news! 📣 For Korean fans, brand-new editions of Eragon (volumes 1 and 2) are available from Dasan Books! 📚 These feature a fresh translation and incredible cover art by the amazing illustrator Yaon. 🎨

Dave Butler's "Witchy War" books deliver an alternate-history fantasy with a real sense of place. And the good news: he's bringing the series back as a new set of beautiful hardbacks on Kickstarter! (Side note: we also share the same editor, Michelle Frey.) www.kickstarter.com/projects/hap...

Clip from Dragonsteel Nexus 2025! I talk about the tricky pitfalls of adapting books to other media: what tends to break, and why. If you've ever struggled with this as a writer or as a fan, it's not as easy as it looks. #dragonsteelnexus2025 #worldoferagon #bookadaptations

Cheeky sneak peek for you guys today! This is one of our favorite WIPs by @axelsauerwald.bsky.social for our upcoming The Inheritance Cycle Box Set by @christopherpaolini.bsky.social! Looking like a February launch! Details in our b!o! Our goal is 20k followers before launch!

Received this exquisitely detailed miniature of Brisingr. The craftsmanship is unreal! It's really fun to turn under the light. ✨🗡️ Thought you might like to see it, too. Thank you Naftali for sending this! 💫

It's here TODAY! The "Mabinogion Tetralogy" is back for a 90th anniversary release! Evangeline Walton created this masterpiece, a collection of haunting Welsh myths full of magic and otherworldly pull. One of my all-time favorites. 🍀💫 I hope you enjoy reading these stories as much as I do.

Continually impressed by the art from @axelsauerwald.bsky.social and the team at @wraithmarked.bsky.social for the "Inheritance Cycle." Can't wait to see these finished! ✨📚🎨

Pro tip for all you guys out there. 😉 😜 🤦‍♀️ . . #pun #dadlife

Just announced: my short story "Extra Enzymes" is in the new "Grimoire" anthology from @grimoakpress.bsky.social for Dragonsteel Nexus 2026! ✒️📚 Another great collection. Grab your copy at the con or online. It's perfect for multi-author signatures. Looking forward to seeing everyone there! ✨

More art from our upcoming Special Edition Box Set of @christopherpaolini.bsky.social’s ‘The Inheritance Cycle’! @axelsauerwald.bsky.social cannot miss! These are so fun to show oooffff! Link in our bio! Our goal is 20k pre-launch followers before launch!

Excited to share another excellent piece from @lukeink.bsky.social! The "Fall of Urû'baen" depicts the chaos, the desperation...and the sheer weight of this moment in Alagaësia's history. ⚔️ Huge thanks to Luke for bringing the intensity in a way that's deeply personal. ✨ @wraithmarked.bsky.social

Another Friday, another art reveal for our upcoming Special Edition Box Set of @christopherpaolini.bsky.social 's 'The Inheritance Cycle' box set! @axelsauerwald.bsky.social continues to deliver nothing but fire! Link in bio!

Thrilled to be a part of TBRCon again this year! 🎙️Our panel discussion: "What's the Difference Between Magic and Superpowers?" ✨🦸‍♂️ Join us next week Tuesday, July 28 for what promises to be a thrilling discussion. It's all virtual and completely free! fanfiaddict.com/tbrcon2026/

Launch day for our illustrated box set of @christopherpaolini.bsky.social's 'The Inheritance Cycle' is getting closer every day! @axelsauerwald.bsky.social’s illustrations continue to wow, too! Link in our bio and below! Our goal is 20k pre-launch followers before launch!

There's something about the camaraderie of dragon riders, the honesty of battle, and the moments of reflection that mirror the realities many service members know all too well. May your blades stay sharp and your dragons ever watchful. 🐲⚔️ #worldoferagon #storiesthatstick #alagaësia

Under the very heart of the Beor Mountains, the Varden stand against the tide of shadow. Urgals swarm, and high above, a dragon's roar echoes through the cavernous dark...⚔️ Excited to share this new piece from @lukeink.bsky.social & @wraithmarked.bsky.social. 🪓🛡️ #bookofremembrance #worldoferagon

Aand . . . just finished the first draft of Tales 2. Whew! This was an insane push with everything that's been going on in my life the past year. Plus, I've never written a book like this before! It's by far the most complicated and ambitious. 📚✨🖋 #worldoferagon #tales2 #alagaesia

So @axelsauerwald.bsky.social's illustrations for our Special Edition Box Set of @christopherpaolini.bsky.social's THE INHERITANCE CYCLE keep just... impressing us more and more! Link in our bio and below! Almost 15k pre-launch followers signed up already!

Thrilled to share more amazing art for "The Book of Remembrance": a personal moment in "The Defeat at Amaranth" showing the human and elven cost behind the legend. 🖋💫 Huge thanks to @lukeink.bsky.social for pouring so much heart into these illustrations! @wraithmarked.bsky.social #worldoferagon

"Sword of Shannara" fans, this is for you! ✨ No story discussion is complete without a pronunciation debate. 🤣 Video link in bio. What are the characters that stick with you? 📚 #shannara #dragonsteelnexus #terrybrooks @ryancahill.bsky.social @jaandrews.bsky.social @bookreviewskill.bsky.social

Excited to share more new art by @lukeink.bsky.social capturing "The Defeat at Amaranth" in Alagaësia! ⚔️ Huge thanks to Luke for nailing the lore in this scene from the "Book of Remembrance." 🧝‍♀️✨ #BookofRemembrance #worldoferagon #lukeeidenschink #wraithmarkedcreative @wraithmarked.bsky.social

Had an absolute blast sitting down with Brandon Mull and Jason Conforto for the first video episode of "Mulling It Over with Brandon Mull!" 🎙🐲 Whether you're a reader who loves dragons and epic tales or an aspiring writer looking for tips/advice, check out Part 1 below! 📽 youtu.be/BR9y5DlVWks?...

Audiobook Month is here! 🎧 During June, you can snag "To Sleep in a Sea of Stars" on sale from Apple, Nook, and LibroFM. (Check dates for details.) Epic space adventure awaits! ✨💫

So @axelsauerwald.bsky.social's illustrations for our Special Edition Box Set of @christopherpaolini.bsky.social's THE INHERITANCE CYCLE continue to be INSANE! Link in our bio! Almost 15k pre-launch followers signed up already!

Hey everyone! A special sneak peek for Eragon fans: this epic artwork of The Siege at Kvôth by Luke Eidenschink for The Book of Remembrance! Luke did a masterful job capturing this scene in Alagaësia's history. Can't wait to see more of this project. @lukeink.bsky.social @wraithmarked.bsky.social

Update: the "Unbroken" anthology project wrapped up as a MASSIVE success. Thank you! 🥳 Missed backing and still want to join in? Good news! A late backer survey is open, so you can still grab a copy and support Peter Orullian. 📚 👉https://michaeljsullivan.survey.fm/unbroken-late-backer-survey

So @axelsauerwald.bsky.social continues to DELIVER with these illustrations for our Special Edition Box Set of @christopherpaolini.bsky.social's THE INHERITANCE CYCLE! Link in our bio and below! Almost 14k pre-launch followers signed up already! AND ONE LAST IMPORTANT REMINDER BELOW!

Another reveal of more of @axelsauerwald.bsky.social's work for our Special Edition Box Set of @christopherpaolini.bsky.social's THE INHERITANCE CYCLE! Link in our bio! AND A VERY IMPORTANT UPDATE BELOW! PLEASE READ!

I'll take "Unexpected Cameos" for $400, Ken. 🎤 Talk about a professional bucket list item! Huge thanks to the @jeopardyofficial.bsky.social team for the shoutout! 👏💫 #jeopardyclue #populture #eragon

Get ready for some puns and "sheepish" language tomorrow! My wife, A.C. Paolini, is hosting a special storytime for her new book at Wheatgrass Books. . 📍120 N. Main Street, Livingston, MT 🕙 Tomorrow, April 25 at 11:00 AM . Local friends: don't miss this "peak" event! 🐑🏔️🐐

Just one week until Grim Oak Press releases the "Unbroken" anthology! This is a very special project. Each copy helps our friend Peter Orullian with medical bills. (Authors helping authors, just like "Unfettered.") I contributed a Fractalverse story called "Allies." Check my Linktree for details!

Time to show off our second finished interior illustration for our Illustrated Special Edition Box Set of @christopherpaolini.bsky.social's THE INHERITANCE CYCLE! LINK IN OUR BIO AND BELOW! Our new goal is 15k+ followers before we launch later this year!

Time to show off our first finished interior illustration for our Special Edition Box Set of @christopherpaolini.bsky.social's THE INHERITANCE CYCLE!! @axelsauerwald.bsky.social has brought his A-game to this project and we are SO excited! Link in our bio and below!

Check out our potential second gold-foil end sheet for INHERITANCE in our Special Edition Box of @christopherpaolini.bsky.social's THE INHERITANCE CYCLE! Full-color printing! 40+ new illustrations! Smyth-sewn binding and acid-free paper! And more! LINK BELOW! Art by @dominikmayerart.bsky.social

Hey friends--we're all excited here! My wife, writing as A.C. Paolini, has her debut book dropping April 21 for young readers! Sheep & Goat Climb the World is a tale of two rivals: it's a story of puns, antics, and friends! Preorder link listed below.🐏✨🐐 www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/751001...

Check out our potential second gold-foil end sheet for BRISINGR in our Special Edition Box Set of @christopherpaolini.bsky.social's THE INHERITANCE CYCLE, to be inserted if we manage some of our coolest Stretch Goals! @dominikmayerart.bsky.social continues to deliverrrrr! LINK IN OUR BIO AND BELOW!

What an incredible evening at Barnes & Noble with the talented @ryancahill.bsky.social! Diving into dragons, writing, and the unbreakable bonds that define our stories was pure magic! If you missed it, catch Ryan on his 2026 Of Blood and Fire World Tour. Also, thanks to our amazing fans! 🐉🖋️📚

Check out our potential second gold-foil end sheet for ELDEST in our Special Edition Box Set of @christopherpaolini.bsky.social's THE INHERITANCE CYCLE! @dominikmayerart.bsky.social continues to deliver in a massive way! LINK IN OUR BIO AND BELOW!

I love puns about paper. They’re so tearable. 🤔⭐️🥁 #punster #dadjokes #eragon 🎶 by Alex_Besss, @pixabay.bsky.social

Looking forward to seeing some of you later today! ✍️⚔️✍️ . stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006...

Excited to sit down with @nerdoftherings.bsky.social for a deep dive into Tolkien's worlds, the joys (and challenges) of writing fantasy, what's next for Murtagh, and the Eragon Disney+ adaptation! 🧙‍♂️🖋️👇 It was such a fun conversation--hope you enjoy it! Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdAF...

And here's the cover for the Mabinogion Tetralogy I wrote a forward for! Pretty! Friends, this 90th anniversary edition of Walton's masterpiece is stunning...it just captures the haunting, mythic magic of the Welsh tales inside. I'm so thrilled to have contributed to this restored edition. ✨🍃🦌

Our Special Edition Box Set of @christopherpaolini.bsky.social's THE INHERITANCE CYCLE has 20+ new full-color illustrations by the amazing Axel Sauerwald! He's working on them as we speak, but check out this WIP that's definitely going to end up incredible once it's polished up! Link below!

Had people asking to see details of our dragon tip-ins Stretch Goal illusts from our Special Edition Box Set of @christopherpaolini.bsky.social's THE INHERITANCE CYCLE! Veeteemin did Firnen, and maaaan he looks GREAT! Link in our bio and below! Our new goal is 15k followers before we launch!

Join me and @ryancahill.bsky.social for a talk and signing as we celebrate the release of Ryan's novel, Of Blood and Fire. March 4th at 5pm MST in Bozeman, MT. Hosted by the fabulous team @barnesandnoble.com. See you there! 🔥 🥚📙 stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006...

Check out our potential second gold-foil end sheet for ERAGON in our Special Edition Box Set of @christopherpaolini.bsky.social's THE INHERITANCE CYCLE, inserted if we manage some of our coolest Stretch Goals! @dominikmayerart.bsky.social continues to deliver in a massive way! LINK BELOW!

Friends! Evangeline Walton's Mabinogion Tetralogy is a favorite fantasy saga: Welsh retellings full of magic, heroism, and wonder. A stunning hardcover (90th anniv. restored + my forward) is up for pre-order! For love of deep mythic fantasy, pre-order it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1...

Gorgeous!!! (This is for Inheritance, if you're wondering.)