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The Webb Schools, University of Chicago
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♉ Taurus
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鸡 Rooster
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English < Hebrew (יוֹחָנָן)
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John Scalzi: American science fiction writer (born 1969).
Born in Fairfield (age 56).
9 awards including Astounding Award for Best New Writer.
Studied at The Webb Schools.
AWARDS (9)
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Astounding Award for Best New Writer
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Bob Morane award for best foreign novel
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Geffen Award
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Hugo Award for Best Fan Writer
WON
Biography
John Michael Scalzi II is an American science fiction author and former president of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. He is best known for his Old Man's War series, three novels of which have been nominated for the Hugo Award, and for his blog Whatever, where he has written on a number of topics since 1998. He won the Hugo Award for Best Fan Writer in 2008 based predominantly on that blog, which he has also used for several charity drives. He has written non-fiction books and columns on diverse topics such as finance, video games, films, astronomy, writing and politics, and served as a creative consultant for the TV series Stargate Universe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is John Scalzi?
John Scalzi is 56 years old, born on .
Where was John Scalzi born?
John Scalzi was born in Fairfield.
Where can I find more information about John Scalzi?
You can find more about John Scalzi on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
