Occupation Writer Role Author Name Scott Gier | Genre Science fiction Alma mater U.S. Naval Academy | |
Born January 13, 1948 (age 76) Aiea, Hawaii ( 1948-01-13 ) Nominations Locus Award for Best First Novel Books Genellan: Planetfall, Genellan: First Victory, In the Shadow of the Moon, Genellan: in the Shadow, Genellan: Earth Siege | ||
Scott G. Gier (born January 13, 1948) 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.
Genellan: Planetfall and Genellan: In the Shadow of the Moon were also both selected as Science Fiction Book Club selections.