Z Brewer

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Z Brewer
BornHeather Brewer
(1973-09-21) September 21, 1973 (age 50) [1]
Lapeer, Michigan, U.S.
OccupationAuthor
Period2007–present
Genre Young adult fiction
Notable worksThe Chronicles of Vladimir Tod and The Slayer Chronicles
Notable awards New York Times bestseller
USA Today bestseller
The Wall Street Journal bestseller
Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
Nevada State Reading Award
Missouri State Reading Award (Truman) [2]
Children2
Website
www.zbrewerbooks.com

Z Brewer, previously known as Zac Brewer (born Heather Brewer; September 21, 1973), is an American writer of young adult fiction. [3] Their debut series, The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod , was published by Dutton Juvenile. [4] [5]

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Personal life

Brewer grew up with a history of being bullied, which led them to become an anti-bullying and mental health awareness advocate. [6]


Publications

The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod

The Slayer Chronicles

A spin-off trilogy of the Vladimir Tod series.

Legacy of Tril

‘’Soulbroken’’

Stand-alone novels

Short stories and anthologies

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References

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