William F. Nolan writes mostly in the science fiction, fantasy, and horror genres. Though best known for co-authoring the classic dystopian science fiction novel Logan’s Run with George Clayton Johnson, Nolan is the author of more than 2000 pieces (fiction, nonfiction, articles, and books). An artist, Nolan was born in Kansas City, MO, and was an integral part of the writing ensemble known as “The Group,” which included Ray Bradbury, Charles Beaumont, John Tomerlin, Richard Matheson, Johnson and others, many of whom wrote for Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone.

Of his numerous awards, there are a few of which he is most proud: being voted a Living Legend in Dark Fantasy by the International Horror Guild in 2002; twice winning the Edgar Allan Poe Award from the Mystery Writers of America; the honorary title of Author Emeritus from the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc.; the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Horror Writers Association in 2010; recipient of the 2013 World Fantasy Convention Award along with Brian W. Aldiss. He was also named a Grand Master by the World Horror Society in 2015. A vegetarian, Nolan resides in Vancouver, WA.