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 came to New York City to study Astronomy at Columbia University, where they also found their husband and passion for Wing Chun kung fu. After graduating 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 Cosmic Dawn and how the first generation of celestial objects affected the universe. As an author they wonder about how fantastical, horrific, and science-inspired stories affect us.
They are currently pursuing a graduate degree in Astrophysics with the help of their two cats, Mephi and Faust.
They are represented by Chelsea Hensley of kt literary.
