Don Perrin
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Don Perrin is a Canadian writer and former military officer. Born in Iserlohn
, Germany
, Perrin grew up in Kingston, ON, Canada, McMasterville, QC, Canada, Bromley, Kent, England, and Ottawa, ON, Canada. Perrin served in the Canadian Corps of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, in the Canadian Department of National Defence
. He holds a Bachelor of Science
in Mathematics
and Physics
from the Royal Military College of Canada
in 1987.
Perrin was married to Margaret Weis
(though they are now divorced) for whom he acted as an advisor on the final Star of the Guardians
novel, Ghost Legion (in which he also appears as a character). The couple co-authored the Mag Force 7
novels.
Perrin is also a contributor to the Dragonlance
novels associated with Advanced Dungeons and Dragons.
Don Perrin, Michael Cosentino and Kathyrn Plamback purchased the two US wargaming magazines, "The Courier" and "MWAN" and combined them into the Historical Miniature Gamer Magazine in 2005. This magazine won the Nonfiction Publication of the Year Award at the 32nd Annual Origins Awards. The magazine offered articles on wargaming/wargames (of widely varied periods), tips on painting, building hints, scenarios, reviews of wargaming books, rules, miniatures and a monthly column by Howard Whitehouse. In 2007 James Manto was brought in as editor-in-chief to help with the organization and structure of the articles. Taking advantage of Perrin's QPOD (Quality Printing on Demand) in-house printing (where small numbers of books, rules, supplements can be printed inexpensively) the magazine underwent a complete overhaul to an easy to hold quarterly magazine. The magazine was closed in 2008.
He lives in Beloit
, Wisconsin
.
Iserlohn
Iserlohn is a city in the Märkischer Kreis district, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is the largest city by population and area within the district and the Sauerland region.-Geography:...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, Perrin grew up in Kingston, ON, Canada, McMasterville, QC, Canada, Bromley, Kent, England, and Ottawa, ON, Canada. Perrin served in the Canadian Corps of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, in the Canadian Department of National Defence
Department of National Defence (Canada)
The Department of National Defence , frequently referred to by its acronym DND, is the department within the government of Canada with responsibility for all matters concerning the defence of Canada...
. He holds a Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
in Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics is the study of quantity, space, structure, and change. Mathematicians seek out patterns and formulate new conjectures. Mathematicians resolve the truth or falsity of conjectures by mathematical proofs, which are arguments sufficient to convince other mathematicians of their validity...
and Physics
Physics
Physics is a natural science that involves the study of matter and its motion through spacetime, along with related concepts such as energy and force. More broadly, it is the general analysis of nature, conducted in order to understand how the universe behaves.Physics is one of the oldest academic...
from the Royal Military College of Canada
Royal Military College of Canada
The Royal Military College of Canada, RMC, or RMCC , is the military academy of the Canadian Forces, and is a degree-granting university. RMC was established in 1876. RMC is the only federal institution in Canada with degree granting powers...
in 1987.
Perrin was married to Margaret Weis
Margaret Weis
Margaret Edith Weis is a fantasy novelist who, along with Tracy Hickman, is one of the original creators of the Dragonlance game world and has written numerous novels and short stories set in fantastic worlds.-Early life:Margaret Weis was born in 1948 in Independence, Missouri, and later attended...
(though they are now divorced) for whom he acted as an advisor on the final Star of the Guardians
Star of the Guardians
Star of the Guardians is a series of fantasy novels by Margaret Weis. The series consists of four volumes:# The Lost King# King's Test# King's Sacrifice# Ghost Legion...
novel, Ghost Legion (in which he also appears as a character). The couple co-authored the Mag Force 7
Mag Force 7
Mag Force 7 is a fictional team of mercenaries invented by author Margaret Weis for use in her Star of the Guardians novels. Based originally on The Magnificent Seven, the team developed a much more varied membership just in time to star in their own novels: The Knights of the Black Earth, Robot...
novels.
Perrin is also a contributor to the Dragonlance
Dragonlance
Dragonlance is a shared universe created by Laura and Tracy Hickman, and expanded by Tracy Hickman and Margaret Weis under the direction of TSR, Inc. into a series of popular fantasy novels. The Hickmans conceived Dragonlance while driving in their car on the way to TSR for a job application...
novels associated with Advanced Dungeons and Dragons.
Don Perrin, Michael Cosentino and Kathyrn Plamback purchased the two US wargaming magazines, "The Courier" and "MWAN" and combined them into the Historical Miniature Gamer Magazine in 2005. This magazine won the Nonfiction Publication of the Year Award at the 32nd Annual Origins Awards. The magazine offered articles on wargaming/wargames (of widely varied periods), tips on painting, building hints, scenarios, reviews of wargaming books, rules, miniatures and a monthly column by Howard Whitehouse. In 2007 James Manto was brought in as editor-in-chief to help with the organization and structure of the articles. Taking advantage of Perrin's QPOD (Quality Printing on Demand) in-house printing (where small numbers of books, rules, supplements can be printed inexpensively) the magazine underwent a complete overhaul to an easy to hold quarterly magazine. The magazine was closed in 2008.
He lives in Beloit
Beloit, Wisconsin
Beloit is a city in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2010 census, Beloit had a population of 36,966. The greater Beloit area is home to more than 91,000 residents.-Claim to fame:...
, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
.
Mag Force 7 series
- The Knights of the Black Earth (1995), ISBN 0-451-45425-1
- Robot Blues (1996), ISBN 0-451-45581-9
- Hung OutHung OutHung Out is a British situation comedy in the 2010 Channel 4 Comedy Lab strand about the etiquette of friendship and focuses on a group of close mates living in London...
(1998), ISBN 0-451-45618-1
Dragonlance universe
- Theros Ironfeld (1996), ISBN 0-7869-0481-X
- The Doom BrigadeThe Doom BrigadeThe Doom Brigade is the first book in the Kang's Regiment series/The Chaos War series of the Dragonlance novels, written by Margaret Weis and Don Perrin, and is published by Wizards of the Coast...
(1996), ISBN 0-7869-0526-3 - Brothers in Arms (1999), ISBN 0-7869-1429-7
- Draconian MeasuresDraconian MeasuresDraconian Measures is a book published by Wizards of the Coast, written by Don Perrin and Margaret Weis, based in the Dragonlance fictional fantasy campaign setting, and is the second book of the Kang's Regiment series, or The Chaos War series....
(2000), ISBN 0-7869-1678-8 - Bertrem's Guide to the War of Souls Volume Two (1 November 2002), Wizards of the CoastWizards of the CoastWizards of the Coast is an American publisher of games, primarily based on fantasy and science fiction themes, and formerly an operator of retail stores for games...
, ISBN 0786928166, with Steven T. BrownStan!Stan! is an American author, cartoonist, and game designer. He grew up on Long Island and attended Binghamton University. He is sometimes credited as Stan Brown....
and Mary H. HerbertMary H. HerbertMary H. Herbert is an American Fantasy writer, author of the Dark Horse series and several Dragonlance novels.-Brief biography:Mary H. Herbert was born in Ohio in 1957. Growing up in Troy, Ohio, she was interested in history and riding and was an avid reader of fantasy...
Warcraft universe
- Lord of the ClansWarcraft: Lord of the ClansWarcraft: Lord of the Clans is a novel by Star Trek novelist Christie Golden based in Blizzard Entertainments Warcraft Universe. It was published by Pocket Books....
(1 October 2001), ISBN 0743426908
Short works
- "First Dragon Army Bridge Building Company" (in Dragons of Krynn)
- "Island of the Brutes" (in The History of Dragonlance)
- "War Diary of Lord Ariaken" (in Dragons of Summer FlameDragons of Summer FlameDragons of Summer Flame is a NY Times Best Seller fantasy novel by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. The events of this novel follow the fictional Chaos War.-Publication history:...
)
Tabletop RPG books
- Dragonlance Campaign Setting (1 August 2003), Wizards of the Coast, ISBN 0786930861
- Starships: Traveller (1996), Imperium Games, ISBN 1578283019
- Sovereign Stone Game System (July 2000), Sovereign PressSovereign PressSovereign Press is the name of two different publishers in the U.S.:* Sovereign Press Incorporated is a publisher and distributor of role-playing games....
, ISBN 0965842274, with Lester Smith