Scott G. Gier
| Scott G. Gier | |
|---|---|
| Born |
January 13, 1948 Aiea, Hawaii |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Alma mater | U.S. Naval Academy |
| Genre | Science fiction |
Scott G. Gier (born January 13, 1948)[1] is an American science fiction author. He was born in Aiea, Hawaii. Scott G. Gier graduated from the US Naval Academy and served 6 years in the United States Navy as a pilot and intelligence analyst. After getting out of the Navy in 1975, he worked in the San Francisco Bay Area in laser (Spectra-Physics) and start-up computer manufacturing (GRiD Systems and Silicon Solutions) before switching to web-based and enterprise software support and training. He started writing his books in 1989 during a layoff.
In 1996, Scott Gier was a nominee for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. Genellan: Planetfall was selected the Del Rey Books Discovery of the Year in 1996 as well as finishing in ninth place for Locus Magazine's Best First Novel award.[2]
Genellan: Planetfall and Genellan: In the Shadow of the Moon were also both selected as Science Fiction Book Club selections.
Bibliography
- Genellan: Planetfall (1995)
- Genellan: In the Shadow of the Moon (1996)
- Genellan: First Victory (1997)
- Genellan: Earth Siege (2005)
- Daystar (2007)
References
- ↑ "Gier, Scott G". The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. Retrieved 2014-09-22.
- ↑ ISFDB