Leominster, Massachusetts is known for four things: Johnny Appleseed, a thriving plastics industry, Robert Cormier, and NYT bestselling author R.A. Salvatore.  With over 20 million books sold worldwide, more than four dozen books and numerous game credits, Salvatore has become one of the most important figures in modern epic fantasy.  A lifelong resident of Massachusetts, Salvatore, began writing shortly after receiving his bachelor of science degree in Communications/Medina from Fitchburg State College.