Author: Brandon Sanderson

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sandersoncreator of the Stormlight Archive, the Mistborn saga, and numerous smash-hit works of science fiction and fantasycomes Tailored Realities, a new short fiction collection including the never-before-published novella “Moment Zero.”

Spanning the genres of fantasy and science fiction, Tailored Realities includes ten works of short fiction from the ingenious mind of one of the genre’s most beloved bestselling authors.

From futuristic detective thrillers to inventive space opera, superhero action, high-tech fantasy, and beyond, these gripping standalone reads have never before been gathered into one volume, with many available here in print for the first time.

Along with the thrilling new science fiction novella “Moment Zero,” this collection includes:
– “Snapshot”
– “Perfect State”
– “Defending Elysium” (from the world of Skyward)
– “Firstborn”
– “Mitosis” (from the world of the Reckoners)
– and four other stories

Also including author’s notes and stunning interior illustrations for each story, this visionary collection is a must-read whether you’re new to Sanderson or a longtime fan.

Publisher: Macmillan Publishers (MPS)
Published: 12/01/2026
Pages: 448
Binding Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781250410504

About the Author
Brandon Sanderson grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska. He lives in Utah with his wife and children and teaches creative writing at Brigham Young University. His bestsellers have sold 45 million copies worldwide and include the Mistborn saga; the Stormlight Archive novels; and other novels, including Tress of the Emerald Sea, The Rithmatist, Steelheart, and Skyward. He won a Hugo Award for The Emperor’s Soul, a novella set in the world of his acclaimed first novel, Elantris. Additionally, he completed Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time(R). Visit his website for behind-the-scenes information on all his books.