Ryk E. Spoor is a renowned American author, known for his works in the science fiction, space opera, and fantasy genres. He is best known for his Boundary series. Spoor was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and has lived in several other places throughout his life, including Georgia, Albany, Pennsylvania, and South Dakota. His parents were both teachers, with his father being a professor at medical and pharmacy colleges and his mother teaching at public schools.
Spoor is a family man, married to Kathleen Moffre and together they have four children. He is also a proud pet owner, with a small poodle and a few chickens in his family. When he is not writing, Spoor enjoys reading, fishing, and spending time online, a hobby he has pursued since 1976 using the online name "Sea Wasp" which he adopted in 1977.
In addition to his writing, Spoor has worked in a variety of jobs, including as a bookseller and the R&D Coordinator at International Electronic Machines. He has also earned degrees in mathematics, science, psychology, and information science. Spoor's wide range of experiences and education is reflected in his writing, which often features complex characters and scientifically detailed worlds.