The first story I ever wrote was a harrowing tale of beloved comic strip favorite, Ziggy, saving the Seattle Space Needle and by extension the world, from alien domination. I was about 11, copyright wasn't a thing I knew about back then. Still a good story though, I won an award! Since then storytelling has always worked its way into my life and my work. I've always loved underdog stories; the ragtag crew just trying to get by in a ship that isn't shiny or new. Space Rogues and the Grand Human Empire were born from that love. If you're a fan of Firefly, Omega Force, Spinward Fringe, etc. You'll feel right at home in the universes of Wil Calder and Jackson Caruso. I live in Denver, with my awesome wife, Nicole, and our dog, Paco, I’m a member of SFWA. I love Denver, except shoveling snow, and love being outdoors whenever I can, especially if it's a rooftop patio, and there's beer :) You can always reach me at johnwilker.com You can follow my writing and other random things I like to share on: https://wandering.shop/@jwilker https://instagram.com/johntwilker https://facebook.com/johnwilkerwriter