J.D. Gaylor is an American author living in Indianapolis who writes speculative fiction, often relating to Japanese culture.
Born in Indiana, J.D. moved often as a child. In college, he attained both Bachelors and Masters degrees in Computer Science, working as a software developer in major cities across the United States, including Chicago, Los Angeles, and Santa Barbara. During his late twenties and early thirties, J.D. lived in Japan for six years, where he worked for a Japanese trading company and learned to speak and write Japanese.
Why read his writing?
If you enjoy character-driven, epic fantasy, such as that written by Robert Jordan or Brandon Sanderson, then you may enjoy J.D. Gaylor’s writing. In addition, if you are interested in Japanese culture, you will find a rare authenticity to his writing. Although raised in rural Indiana, J.D. appreciates many traditional Japanese values. His fluid sense of cultural identity, Japanese language skills, and first-hand experiences living in Japan all combine to lend credibility to his characters and the world they populate.
