Andy Weir

About

Andy Weir is an American novelist born on June 16, 1972, in Davis, California. He grew up in Milpitas, California, with parents who were both involved in science and technology, which influenced his early interest in science fiction. Weir began his career as a computer programmer, working for companies like AOL and Blizzard. His passion for writing led him to create the web comic "Casey and Andy" and other works before focusing on novels. Weir's breakthrough came with the self-published novel "The Martian," which became a bestseller after being initially posted on his website and later sold on Amazon for $0.99. The novel's success led to a film adaptation in 2015. Weir has since written other notable works, including "Artemis" and "Project Hail Mary." His writing often combines science fiction with accurate scientific concepts, reflecting his background in programming and love for space exploration. Weir's work has been recognized with several awards, including the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Science Fiction.