Ness Brown was born and sort of raised in New Mexico, a land with long traditions of speculative storytelling and alien conspiracies. During their nomadic childhood, books became their vehicle to worlds unknown, which they continue to explore both creatively and as a career.
Ness studied Astronomy at Columbia University in New York City, where they also found their husband and passion for Wing Chun kung fu. Afterward they spent six years teaching college astronomy and astrobiology, inspiring others to think about what or who else might be out there.
As an astrophysicist, Ness wonders about how the birth of the first stars and supermassive black holes affected cosmic evolution. As an author they wonder about how fantastical, horrific, and science-inspired stories affect us.
They are currently pursuing their PhD in Astrophysics in Boulder, CO with the help of their two cats, Mephi and Faust.
They are represented by Chelsea Hensley of Mad Woman Literary.
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