John Shirley

John Shirley is an American writer born on February 10, 1953, in Houston, Texas, known primarily for his work in horror, science fiction, fantasy, noir fiction, and westerns. He is a founding author of the cyberpunk genre and has published over 80 books, including novels, short story collections, TV scripts, and screenplays such as The Crow. Shirley is also a musician and songwriter who has fronted punk bands and written lyrics for bands like Blue Öyster Cult.