John C. Wright (John Charles Justin Wright), born in 1961, is a remarkable American author known for his contributions to the genres of science fiction and fantasy novels. A finalist for the Nebula award for his fantasy novel Orphans of Chaos, he was hailed as "this fledgling century's most important new SF talent" by Publishers Weekly following the publication of his debut novel, The Golden Age.

Career Background

John C. Wright is a retired attorney, newspaperman, and newspaper editor. He graduated from St. John’s College in Annapolis in 1984 and from the College of William and Mary’s Law School in 1987. Despite being admitted to the practice of law in New York, Maryland, and DC, his law practice was unsuccessful, leading to bankruptcy. His time as a newspaperman for the St. Mary’s Today was spiritually rewarding yet financially challenging.

He currently enjoys a successful career as a writer in Virginia, living in fairy-tale-like happiness with his wife, authoress L. Jagi Lamplighter, and their four children: Pingping, Orville, Wilbur, and Just Wright.

Achievements

Wright's novel Orphans of Chaos was a finalist for the Nebula Award in 2005. His novel Somewhither won the inaugural Dragon Award for Best Science Fiction Novel of 2016. In 2015, he made history by being nominated for six Hugo Awards in one year, more than any other author.