Nicholas Sansbury Smith is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, born on December 26, 1983, in Des Moines, The United States. His writing career is composed of various post-apocalyptic novels and short stories, with a focus on science fiction and thriller genres. Smith has created several popular series, including Hell Divers, Extinction Cycle, Trackers, Orbs, The Tisaian Chronicles, Sons of War, and the new E-Day series.
Before dedicating himself to full-time writing, Smith worked in the disaster mitigation department of Iowa's Emergency Management and Homeland Security. This experience has significantly influenced his apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic storytelling. When he's not writing or thinking about the end of the world, Smith enjoys participating in triathlons, traveling, and spending quality time with his family and pets. He is an Ironman triathlete and resides in Iowa with his wife, daughter, and their dogs.
Smith is an active user on various social media platforms, engaging with his fans and sharing updates on his work. He has a Facebook Fan Club, a Facebook Author Page, a Twitter account, a website, and an Instagram profile. Although he was once active on Goodreads, he is no longer an active user. Readers and fans can follow him on social media to stay connected and learn more about his future releases, book patches, special offers, bonus content, and giveaways.