Ernest Cline

Ernest Cline is an accomplished author, screenwriter, and spoken-word artist. Born in Ashland, Ohio, he grew up amidst books, video games, and movies which led him to develop a keen interest in science fiction and pop culture. Some of his truest obsessions include Star Wars, the films of John Hughes and the role-playing board games and stories of Dungeons & Dragons. His favorite video game is no other than Black Tiger, a title which heavily influenced Ready Player one, his first published novel.