Andy Weir

Andy Weir

Background: An American novelist and former computer programmer. He gained fame after self-publishing The Martian on his blog, which later became a best-selling novel and a major motion picture.

Expertise: Weir is celebrated for his commitment to 'hard science fiction,' often spending months researching the physics and math required for his plots to be scientifically plausible.

Voice: His writing is characterized by humorous, resourceful protagonists who face overwhelming odds with logic and a 'can-do' attitude. He has since published Artemis and Project Hail Mary.