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J.F. Lawrence

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I grew up as a nerd and I achieved nerdiness my whole life. From D&D to geophysics: nerd. From drawing spaceships to forming startups: nerd.

Fatherhood is the best job I ever had. I can't imagine a world without them.

I've had tons of jobs, from stacking wood to researching in Antarctica to being a professor at Stanford. Writing Sci-Fi is my passion.

Random Facts About Me:
I've had so many concussions I can't remember how many I had.
- I have a tattoo on my wrist that always reminds me of my family.
- I broke both arms when I was seven.
- I love puns.
- I'm lysdexic—I mean dyslexic.
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J.F. Lawrence I rarely have to cope with writer's block because as soon as I start stagnating, I switch to another project. By working on 3 books at different stage…moreI rarely have to cope with writer's block because as soon as I start stagnating, I switch to another project. By working on 3 books at different stages, I can focus on drafting, revising, or editing. So, I'm pretty much always able to make progress.(less)
J.F. Lawrence For me, writing fiction allows me the opportunity to expand my experiences beyond the limitations of my chronically ill body and helps me cope with my…moreFor me, writing fiction allows me the opportunity to expand my experiences beyond the limitations of my chronically ill body and helps me cope with my daily struggles.(less)
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J.F. Lawrence and 6 other people liked Janelle Schiecke's review of METAL:
METAL by J.F.     Lawrence
"This is not my typical read, but I'm very happy I chose to read it because I thoroughly enjoyed it!

The main character, Mathison, finds himself in quite the predicament—the world has begun to collapse around him as a man-made virus that can rust meta" Read more of this review »
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August of the People by V.F. Aubrey
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping YA Sci-Fi with Depth and Heart

August for the People is a fantastic mix of post-apocalyptic adventure, prehistoric creatures, and futuristic secrets. V.F. Aubry builds a vivid world full of danger and emotion, with a protag
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Total Eclipse by Wyatt Werne
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Total Eclipse is a thrilling sci-fi noir that fuses crime, conspiracy, and dark humor into an electrifying narrative.

(Includes sexual content)

The story plunges readers into a lunar colony turned dystopian playground, where billionaires and sex robots
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1984 by Joe White
METAL by J.F.     Lawrence
"“Metal” is a captivating work of fiction that immerses readers in a post-pandemic world unlike any other. J.F. Lawrence weaves a thrilling tale where a man-made virus devours metal, plunging humanity into a pre-technological era. The backdrop of a wo" Read more of this review »
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“I am certain there is too much certainty in the world.”
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“You stood on the shoulders of geniuses to accomplish something as fast as you could, and before you even knew what you had, you patented it, and packaged it, and slapped it on a plastic lunchbox, and now you’re selling it, you wanna sell it. Well…your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could that they didn’t stop to think if they should”
Michael Crichton
J.F. Lawrence and 1 other person liked Rob H's review of I, REBEL:
I, REBEL by J.F.     Lawrence
"World building? Check.
Humor? Check.
Good characters? Check.
Action? Check.
A touch of philosophy? Check.

The fact that I did NOT read the first book in this series, did not prevent me from enjoying the story. I probably missed some of the depth and setup" Read more of this review »
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“You stood on the shoulders of geniuses to accomplish something as fast as you could, and before you even knew what you had, you patented it, and packaged it, and slapped it on a plastic lunchbox, and now you’re selling it, you wanna sell it. Well…your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could that they didn’t stop to think if they should”
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“I am certain there is too much certainty in the world.”
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