Hugh C. Howey is an American writer, celebrated for his science fiction series Silo, part of which he independently published through Amazon.com's Kindle Direct Publishing system. Born on June 23, 1975 in Charlotte, North Carolina, Howey has maintained the publishing rights and direct control over all e-book publishing despite signing distribution deals with major publishing houses worldwide.

His work WOOL is a top 5 science fiction book on Amazon and has been translated into nearly 40 languages. Howey's stories often celebrate the theme of overcoming odds and staying true to oneself despite the universe's cruelties. Though primarily classified as science fiction, his books are known for their memorable characters and compelling storytelling.

Additional Information: He fell in love with reading and sailing at a young age and has two life dreams: to write a novel and to sail around the world. In 2009, he completed his first novel and is now embarking on his second dream of circumnavigation.