J.F. Lawrence

J.F. Lawrence writes science fiction and apocalyptic novels for readers who want their entertainment to come with something to think about. His stories explore deep personal and societal questions, and his characters face hardships that are designed to challenge both them and the reader. Lawrence brings a distinctive voice to the genre — one shaped by a life lived at full intensity and a commitment to honest storytelling. Before turning to fiction, Lawrence accumulated a remarkably varied career: stacking wood, conducting research in Antarctica, serving as a professor at Stanford, and founding multiple startups. That restless curiosity, along with a lifelong love of D&D, geophysics, and drawing spaceships, infuses his work with an authenticity that resonates with fans of hard sci-fi and post-apocalyptic fiction alike. Lawrence writes openly about living with chronic illness and the ways it shapes both his life and his craft. When brain fog keeps him from the keyboard, he turns to digital art to stay creative. He is based in the United States and can be found online at jflawrence.com.