John Scalzi
John Scalzi
Author • Illustratorb. 10 May 1969 · From United States- Books
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John Michael Scalzi II (born May 10, 1969, in Fairfield, California) is an American science fiction author best known for the Old Man's War series. His debut novel, Old Man's War (2005), was a Hugo Award finalist, and Redshirts (2012) won the 2013 Hugo Award for Best Novel. He served as President of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America from 2010 to 2013 and has written the long-running blog Whatever since 1998.
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Frequently asked questions
Many readers recommend starting with "Old Man's War" as it introduces his signature blend of military science fiction, humor, and engaging characters, setting the tone for much of his work.
John Scalzi has won multiple prestigious awards, including the Hugo Award for Best Novel for "Redshirts" and the Locus Award for "Old Man's War."
His novel "Old Man's War" was optioned for a film adaptation, and his work "Redshirts" was also in development for a television series.
John Scalzi primarily publishes under his own name and is not widely known for using pseudonyms for his major works.
Yes. Scalzi won the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in 2006, and in 2023 he received the Robert A. Heinlein Award, given for a body of published work in science fiction that inspires human exploration of space.