A true science fiction writer! M.G. Herron has a very fertile imagination and his books are captivating... up on the pedestal with Bradbury and Clarke.
Science fiction author
About M.G. Herron
M.G. Herron is the author of Starfighter Down, Culture Shock, and more than a dozen other science fiction novels.
His work spans military space opera, sci-fi detective noir, and portal fiction—stories about first contact, ancient alien civilizations, and the encounters that defy reality and make your neck hairs stand on end. His books have sold over 100,000 copies worldwide and been licensed for production by Podium Entertainment and Audible Studios.
Matt (as he’s known among family and friends) started writing science fiction because he couldn't find enough books that blended the wonder of epic space sagas with characters he actually wanted to spend time with. So he wrote them himself.
These days he lives in Austin, Texas with his patient wife, their four unruly kids, and one loyal canine sidekick. When he's not at his desk, he's probably reading—or hiking in the Greenbelt while daydreaming about his next book.
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Reader Reviews
Herron is smart, he follows no formula in order to get you going. A real original story teller.
You know an author has you when all it takes is one book and you're a fan for life.
Kudos to the new breed of sci-fi writers who keep the genre alive and interesting! I'm a fan since Asimov and Clarke.
Herron's prose has that ineffable quality I call charm.
This is an author I'll follow to read what else his mind has created to enjoy.
I will certainly be reading more by this author. I have been incredibly impressed by the writing style.
M.G. is quickly making my Top 10 authors list.
Mr Herron is a great storyteller.
Press and mentions
Plotsy Signs Sci-Fi Author M.G. Herron for First Announced Plotsy vBook™ Title
"Austin, TX, June 1, 2026 – Plotsy, the company introducing the Plotsy vBook™ as a fourth distinct book format, today announced it has signed indie science fiction author M.G. Herron. His space opera Starfighter Down: Relics of the Ancients, Book 1 will be the first title translated into a cinematic, episodic video experience and will be available for streaming this summer.
Plotsy translates written stories into cinematic, episodic video experiences from first page to final frame. The Plotsy vBook™ joins print, ebook, and audiobook as a standalone format."
Revenue Rulebreaker: Are books a revenue stream?
You've been told "don't write a book for money" but maybe there is actually money in books, even for indie authors. Read the full article.
Interview on AmazingStories.com
Interview on the Alternate Futures podcast
Episode 43 of Alternate Futures: M.G. Herron - Story Planning, Kickstarter for Authors, and The Aliens Among Us
"In this episode, I chat with M.G. Herron about using Kickstarter to fund and promote books, how he approaches his story creation, and the aliens among us. We also discuss his enjoyment of hiking and rock climbing, why he loves Scrivener, and ancient civilization portal stories.
Jul 07, 2022