Ernest Cline
Ernest Cline is a bestselling novelist, screenwriter, and self-proclaimed geek.
His debut novel, Ready Player One, achieved widespread success and is being adapted into a film by Steven Spielberg.
His second novel, Armada, also became a bestseller and is slated for film adaptation.
Cline's work often incorporates elements of geek culture, particularly 80s pop culture and video games.
He resides in Austin, Texas, with his family and maintains a collection of classic video games.
Cline's success in blending nostalgia with futuristic themes has established him as a prominent figure in contemporary science fiction literature.