📖 Overview
Win Scott Eckert writes fiction and non-fiction works that explore connections between fictional characters across different authors and time periods. He specializes in the Wold Newton Universe concept, which links literary characters like Tarzan, Doc Savage, and Sherlock Holmes through shared genealogies and interconnected storylines.
Eckert has authored books that trace these fictional family trees and chronologies, attempting to create a unified mythology from disparate pulp fiction sources. His work builds on concepts originally developed by science fiction author Philip José Farmer. He has contributed to anthologies and collaborated with other writers who share his interest in crossover fiction.
Beyond his Wold Newton work, Eckert has written original fiction and served as an editor for various projects. His background includes legal training, which informs his methodical approach to organizing complex fictional continuities. He maintains websites and databases that catalog the intricate relationships between characters from different literary works.