J.S.Harman is a new voice in the world of accessible Science Fiction. A finalist in the Aurealist Award 2025 for Best Science Fiction Novel, Harman specialises in tales of survival, adventure and existentialism, melding classic science fiction tropes with explorations of the universal human experience. J.S.Harman’s accolades also include second in the 2025 Geelong Writers Competition, a finalist place in the 2025 Verandah E40 Journal, and a finalistplace in the IGWriter Awards 2025.

Heralding from Melbourne, Australia, Harman has a background in Social Work and Community Services, having spent years working in acute mental health, homelessness and disability spaces, and has maintained a passion for contributing to his community. Harman has been a passionate reader and writer since his earliest years, completing his first story at age 10, and spends his spare time playing video games, completing puzzles, assembling LEGO, and wishing he lived somewhere up in the mountains by a lake.