
Is Robert Jordan A-List?
YesA
Yes — Robert Jordan is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 2000
New York Times Bestseller
Ranking Timeline
1977D$0.05M
Conan Novels
Began writing Conan the Barbarian novels.
1990C▲$0.5M+$0.45M
Eye of the World
Published first Wheel of Time, decent sales.
1996B▲$5M+$4.5M
Series Gains Popularity
Mid-series, books gain huge popularity.
2000A▲$20M+$15M
New York Times Bestseller
Continues appearing in bestseller lists.
2007A$50M+$30M
Jordan's Death
Died before finishing the final novel.
2013A$70M+$20M
Series Concluded
Brandon Sanderson concludes the series.
2026A$80M+$10M
Fantasy Legend
Remains one of the best selling fantasy authors ever.
Last updated: February 25, 2026