Home Writers John Varley John Varley Writer John Herbert Varley (born August 9, 1947) is an American science fiction author. Personal facts Birth dateAugust 09, 1947 Birth nameJohn Herbert Varley Birth placeAustin Texas , Texas , United States NationalityUnited States facebook tumblr linkedin twitter reddit google+ Search Writer Career start1974 genreScience fiction Topical connections Amanda MarcotteWriter Al StaehelyMusical artist A. E. van VogtWriter Anne McCaffreyWriter Aliette de BodardWriter Greg BearWriter A. A. AttanasioWriter Ángel LozadaWriter John Varley on Wikipedia John Varley