Benjamin Percy

Benjamin Percy is an American novelist, short‑story writer, essayist, and comics writer, celebrated for his versatility across genres and media. Born in 1979, he earned a BA from Brown University and an MFA from Southern Illinois University, then went on to teach creative writing at institutions like the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, Marquette, and Iowa State University As an author, Percy has published several acclaimed novels—including The Wilding (2010), Red Moon (2013), The Dead Lands (2015), The Dark Net (2017), The Ninth Metal (2021), The Unfamiliar Garden (2022), and The Sky Vault (2023)—alongside story collections like Refresh, Refresh and The Language of Elk, and an influential craft book Thrill Me: Essays on Fiction (2016) +8+8+8. He is also known for his work writing comics for major publishers such as Marvel and DC, including titles like Green Arrow, X‑Force, Wolverine, and Ghost Rider IMDb+5+5+5.

Some of Percy’s most insightful and compelling quotes reflect his views on writing, creative process, and literary empathy:

“Writing is an act of empathy. You are occupying and understanding a point of view that might be alien to your own – and work is often the keyhole through which you peer.” +6+6A-Z Quotes+6
“You can’t teach talent, but you can teach people how to read strenuously and mimic the moves of rock‑star writers so that they eventually accumulate a toolbox of skills.” +2+2A-Z Quotes+2
“I want to build as many worlds as possible – each a version of ours with a crack running through it – and not be anchored to any of them.” A-Z Quotes+1+1

These statements encapsulate Benjamin Percy’s passion for storytelling, his craftsmanship, and his imaginative vision—bridging literary depth with genre thrills that resonate across mediums.