Hard sci-fi · Post-apocalyptic · Young Adult
Ex-Professor, ex-Entrepreneur
PUB.co, Digital Art
Growing up, I told stories through D&D, drawing, painting, sculpting, and more.
As a Ph.D. student, and then as a professor at Stanford, I studied geophysics and wrote technical papers about the Earth.
As an entrepreneur, I learned how to write with empathy and to cater my words to an audience.
When I became chronically ill in 2018, I began writing science fiction as an outlet for my creativity and as an escape from my body.
Books will appear here once they’re added.
Review: "Umbra" and "Parallax" by Amber Toro
Books One and Two of the "Sentient Stars" by Amber Toro are great examples of what Sci-Fi can and should be. The only downside is that Book Three isn't out yet. Long story Short: Add it to the top of your to-be-read list.
Indie Publishing: Perspective on Bad Reviews
We spend months or even years building our narrative world, shaping our characters, and polishing our prose. We know every line, backstory, and hint of subtext. The question is, will readers see what we do? That's where beta readers come in.
When Words Won’t Work, I Make Art
Not every day is a writing day, especially over the last few months. While it ebbs and flows over time, my chronic illness causes brain fog that interferes with writing (and everything else). This used to frustrate me. Now, I turn to digital art to keep my mind creative.
July 20, 2026
What kind of email or message from a reader would actually make your week?
Getting feedback from readers is like getting a room full of gold bricks. For a reader to take the time to send me a message about liking or even disliking my book means I affected someone enough that they'd take the time out of their busy life to reach out. They read my words. They felt something. That's amazing.
Good to meet you, J.F. Lawrence. Before we dig into craft, I want to know the human first. Describe your writing life today. Where do you write, when do you write, and what's around you when you do?
Great question. I usually write in my tiny office, a space about six-feet by six feet. It would feel claustrophobic, if I didn't have a giant window with a view. The small, uncluttered space helps me focus. As for when, I tend to write in the morning while my brain is focused. With my health condition, my brain often fades by noon.
Visit Jesse's website to learn more.
Author Interview with J.F. Lawrence
The Old Man Podcast · with The Old Man "TOM · Ep. 324 · Mar 2023
We have opened the archives and are going to repost our Author Highlight Series. Shonda has talked with many wonderful writers and in the course of the next several months we will be posting these every Thursday for your listening pleasure. Here is the interview we had with author Jesse Lawrence from March 13, 2023. Be sure to check out Jesse's available books. Thanks and Enjoy!! - The Old Man
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Episode 395 | J.F. Lawrence
OpenDrinking With Authors The Podcast · Oct 2023
J.F. Lawrence is a sci-fi author with novels for young adults and adults, including superheroes, space operas, and apocalyptic stories. He draws inspiration from his years as a scientist, tech entrepreneur, and chronically ill individual. Three fun details: 1. He spent 6 months in Antarctica. 2. He fell out of a redwood tree. 3. He loves puns. Link to Amazon author page https://www.jflawrence.com/ Twitter: @jflWrites Facebook: @jflWrites Music by Jam Hansley Edited/Produced by Rob Southgate Buy our books: www.4horsemenpublications.com Our Social media: @Drinkingwithauthors
