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Ernest Cline
Ernest Cline is a New York Times bestselling author, screenwriter, and spoken-word artist known for his works in science fiction and pop culture. He was born in Ashland, Ohio, and later went on to study English, Creative Writing and Film Studies at the Ohio State University. His passion for storytelling and his intense interest in 80s pop culture drove him to write his debut novel, Ready Player One, which catapulted him to fame and success.
Ready Player One, his first novel, was a worldwide phenomenon and has been translated into more than 40 languages, with over 5 million copies sold globally. The novel centers on Wade Watts, a teenage gamer who must navigate a virtual world, the OASIS, to find an Easter egg and inherit the fortune of its creator. The book is an immersive experience that transports readers to a world full of nostalgia, adventure, and excitement. The novel was later adapted into a major motion picture by legendary director Steven Spielberg in 2018, which further solidified Ernest Cline’s place in pop culture history.
Ernest Cline's second novel, Armada, continues his passion for science fiction and video games by telling the story of high school student Zack Lightman, who discovers that the video game he has been playing for years is actually a training simulator sent to prepare him for an alien invasion.
Ernest Cline’s writing is known for its nostalgic and pop culture references, combined with an engaging and immersive storytelling style that resonates with readers of all ages. He has won several awards for his works, including the 2012 Prometheus Award and the 2018 Ray Bradbury Prize for Science Fiction, Fantasy and Speculative Fiction.
In addition to his writing, Ernest Cline is an accomplished spoken-word artist and has performed at numerous venues across the United States. He has also worked as a screenwriter and is known for his work on the movies Fanboys and Ready Player One.
Ernest Cline is one of the most exciting and dynamic voices in science fiction today. His works continue to inspire, entertain, and captivate audiences around the world, and he shows no signs of slowing down.
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