Trudi Canavan is an Australian writer known for her popular fantasy fiction. She has authored several successful fantasy trilogies, including The Black Magician and Age of the Five. Canavan began her career working as a graphic designer before establishing herself as a full-time writer. In addition to her trilogy series, she has also written a series called Millennium's Rule, which explores multiple interconnected worlds. Canavan's works have been well-received, with her Black Magician trilogy in particular becoming a best-seller.