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My Take
What draws me to Margaret Weis is that she does not just write stories, she builds entire worlds for others to play in. Co-creating Dragonlance with Tracy Hickman put her at the rare intersection of novelist and game designer, shaping how millions imagined fantasy through both the page and the dice. I find that kind of creator deeply admirable: someone content to architect the universe rather than star in it. Her Missouri roots and decades of output speak to a quiet, relentless imagination. She is, to me, one of those builders whose influence runs far wider than her name recognition.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Margaret Weis
- Name (Japanese)
- マーガレット・ワイス
- Reading
- まーがれっと・わいす
- Born
- March 16, 1948 (age 78)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rat
- Origin
- Independence, Missouri, United States
- Occupation
- writer / novelist / science fiction writer / role-playing game designer
2. Background
- University
- University of Missouri
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Dragonlance | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Margaret Weis born?
Born March 16, 1948 (age 78).
Where is Margaret Weis from?
Margaret Weis is from Independence, Missouri, United States.
What does Margaret Weis do?
Margaret Weis works as writer, novelist, science fiction writer, role-playing game designer.
What is Margaret Weis known for?
Notable works include Dragonlance.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.