Benjamin Percy is an accomplished author, born on March 28, 1979, in Eugene, Oregon. He spent his early years in Hawaii before his family moved to Tumalo, Oregon, where he lived until his high school graduation. Percy has established himself as a prominent figure in the literary world with his wide-ranging body of work.
He has written seven novels, with his most recent one being "The Sky Vault" (William Morrow). His other notable works include "The Unfamiliar Garden," "The Ninth Metal," "The Dark Net," "The Dead Lands," "Red Moon," and "The Wilding." In addition to his novels, Percy has published three short fiction collections, namely "Suicide Woods," "Refresh, Refresh," and "The Language of Elk." His writing prowess extends to essays, as evidenced by his book "Thrill Me," which is widely used in creative writing classes. Furthermore, Percy is a comics writer and screenwriter, contributing to the Marvel Comics series "Wolverine," "X-Force," and "Ghost Rider."
Percy's work has been widely recognized, earning him numerous awards and accolades. He has received an NEA fellowship, the Whiting Writer's Award, the Plimpton Prize, two Pushcart Prizes, and inclusion in Best American Short Stories and Best American Comics. His fiction and nonfiction have been published in esteemed publications such as Esquire, GQ, Time, Men's Journal, Outside, the Wall Street Journal, Tin House, and the Paris Review.
In the realm of podcasts, Percy has achieved remarkable success, writing three, ten-episode audio dramas for Marvel. "Wolverine: The Long Night" was listed as one of the top 15 podcasts of the year by Apple and won the iHeartRadio Award for best scripted podcasts. His latest series, "Old Man Star-Lord," was also highly acclaimed, listed by Entertainment Weekly as one of the Top Ten Podcasts of the year.
Percy's accomplishments also include screenwriting, having co-written the film "Summering" with James Ponsoldt, which premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. Currently, he and Ponsoldt are working together on a TV adaptation of "Urban Cowboy" for Paramount+. Despite his numerous achievements, Percy remains a humble and dedicated writer, continually pushing the boundaries of genre and style in his work.