About the author
Drew Karpyshyn (born July 28, 1971) is a Canadian video game scenario writer, scriptwriter and novelist. He served as a senior writer on Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic for BioWare and lead writer for the first two Mass Effect video games. He left BioWare in 2012 to focus on his Chaos Born novels, and returned to it three years later in 2015. On March 9, 2018, he announced he was leaving BioWare once again to pursue his independent work. == Career == Karpyshyn was at one point employed as a loan officer. Following a car accident, he quit his job and returned to college, gaining a degree in English. He got his start as a game designer for Wizards of the Coast, and he also has written two novels for Wizards of the Coast, both published in 2001 and both set in the Forgotten Realms setting: Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal and Temple Hill. Karpyshyn joined the video game company BioWare in 2000. He wrote the scenario and much of the dialogue for Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, for which he would share the award for "Excellence in Writing" at the 2003 Game Developers Choice Awards.
📖 Where to start with A J Drew
💬 What our editors say about A J Drew's books
“This work is essential for historians of religion and serious practitioners tracing the genealogy of witchcraft, yet it may frustrate readers seeking verified historical fact or straightforward instructional magic. The intense…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Aradia or the Gospel of the Witches
“Drew offers a non-dogmatic exploration that appeals to seekers feeling disconnected from traditional religious structures. The text successfully bridges ancient principles with modern spiritual needs, emphasizing personal journey…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on A Wiccan Bible: Exploring the Mysteries of the Craft from Birth to Summerland
“Drew A.J. successfully presents a distinct male lens on Wiccan spellcraft, appealing to those who feel alienated by traditional, gendered esoteric texts. The focus on rational frameworks and sensory rituals makes the magic…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Wicca Spellcraft for Men
📋 Editions by A J Drew in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aradia or the Gospel of the Witches | 2003 | New Page Books | 160 | 9781564146793 |
| A Wiccan Bible: Exploring the Mysteries of the Craft from Birth | 2003 | New Page Books | 430 | 9781564146663 |
| Wicca Spellcraft for Men | — | New Page Books | 256 | 9781564144959 |
