Walter Jon Williams
Walter Jon Williams (born October 28, 1953) is an American writer, primarily of science fiction. Previously he wrote nautical adventure fiction under the name Jon Williams, in particular, "Privateers and Gentlemen" (1981–1984), a series of historical novels set during the age of sail. Career. Writing as Jon Williams, he designed the wargame "Tradition of Victory" and role-playing game "Promotions and Prizes", which were republished by Fantasy Games Unlimited as "" (1982) and "Privateers and Gentlemen" (1983). A role-playing game sourcebook for "Cyberpunk" called "" (1989) was licensed by R. Talsorian Games, based on the 1986 novel of  the same name by Williams. Williams was born in Duluth, Minnesota and graduated from the University of New Mexico, where he received his BA degree in 1975. He currently lives in Valencia County, south of Albuquerque in New Mexico. In 2006, Williams founded the Taos Toolbox, a two-week writer's workshop for fantasy and science fiction writers. In 2017, Williams was the Guest of Honor at the 75th World Science Fiction Convention, held in Helsinki. A military science fiction/space opera series.