Simon Jimenez is a Filipino-American writer known for his work in speculative fiction. His notable novels include The Vanished Birds and The Spear Cuts Through Water. Jimenez's work has been critically acclaimed, with his debut novel being nominated for the 2021 Locus Award for Best First Novel and the 2021 Arthur C. Clarke Award. Additionally, Jimenez himself was nominated for the 2021 Astounding Award for Best New Writer.