Author: J. A. Lawrence
Alternate names: Judith Blish; Judith L. Blish; Judy Blish; J. A. Lawrence; Judith A. Lawrence; J.A Lawrence; Judith Ann Blish
Born: 14 December 1934
Bio: Judith Ann Blish (née Lawrence; born December 14, 1934) is an American sketch artist and short fiction writer, known professionally as Judith L. Blish, Judy Blish, and J.A. Lawrence. From 1967 to 1978, she co-wrote a sequence of short story adaptations based on episodes of Star Trek with her husband, James Blish.

Since 1975, Lawrence has been active in preserving and promoting her husband's work.