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Brandon Sanderson was selected by Robert Jordan's wife and editor, Harriet McDougal, based on the quality of his books and a eulogy he posted on his blog following Jordan's death. According to Sanderson, he was not expecting the offer to complete the series, but was excited and honored to do so. For more information, see brandonsanderson.com.

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Brandon Sanderson was chosen by Robert Jordan's widow, Harriet McDougal, after reviewing his body of work and his reputation in the fantasy genre. Sanderson was a fan of "The Wheel of Time" series and expressed interest in completing it after Jordan's passing. McDougal felt confident in Sanderson's ability to honor Jordan's vision and writing style.

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