Robert Thier is a German author and entrepreneur. He is best known for his fantasy novel series, The Shadow of the Dragon, which has sold over a million copies worldwide. Thier is also the founder of the online writing platform, Wattpad, which has over 70 million users. He is passionate about helping aspiring writers reach their potential and has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, and The Guardian. Thier is an advocate for the power of storytelling and believes that everyone has a story to tell. He is an avid traveler and has visited over 30 countries. He currently resides in Berlin, Germany.