John Scalzi

John Scalzi, a distinguished voice in American science fiction, has carved a niche for himself both online and in the literary world. Born on May 10, 1969, John’s journey began in the vibrant suburbs of Los Angeles—Glendora, Covina, and Claremont, to be precise. His high school years were shared with notable figures like the blogger John Marshall, culminating in their graduation from The Webb Schools of California in 1987. Pursuing higher education, John ventured to The University of Chicago, where his paths crossed with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Auburn. During this transformative period, he briefly had Saul Bellow as a thesis advisor before transitioning to a pivotal role as the Student Ombudsman.