Walter Jon Williams

Walter Jon Williams
Walter Jon Williams in 2017
Walter Jon Williams in 2017
Born (1953-10-28) October 28, 1953 (age 71)
Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
OccupationWriter
EducationUniversity of New Mexico (BA)
Period1981–present
GenreScience fiction
Nautical fiction (as Jon Williams)
Notable awardsNebula Award
Website
walterjonwilliams.net

Walter Jon Williams (born October 28, 1953)[1] is an American writer, primarily of science fiction. Previously he wrote nautical adventure fiction under the name Jon Williams, in particular, Privateers and Gentlemen (1981–1984), a series of historical novels set during the Age of Sail.[2]

  1. ^ Williams, Walter Jon (28 October 2007). "Geezer Test". Walter Jon Williams. Retrieved 20 May 2021. Since it's now my birthday, and the whole day is entirely about me—making it not unlike other days, actually—it's only appropriate that I devise a test to discover if you guys are as wise as I am.
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