Picture a storyteller who spun cinematic space operas from a lens of a camera—meet J.S. Dewes! This American sci-fi author, once a cinematographer crafting award-winning films, now writes gripping novels like The Last Watch that blend high-stakes action with heartfelt characters. Her journey from fan fiction to bestselling books is as thrilling as the universes she builds.
The Making of J.S. Dewes
Born in 1993, J.S. Dewes grew up with a passion for storytelling, devouring sci-fi classics like Arthur C. Clarke’s Rendezvous with Rama and Lois Lowry’s The Giver. Her early love for Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice and Goosebumps fueled her imagination. After earning a degree in film production from Columbia College Chicago, Dewes dove into cinematography, working on indie horror films, a zombie musical, and even lighting speeches for presidents. In 2015, she rediscovered writing through fan fiction for video games like Dragon Age II, which sparked her shift to novels.
J.S. Dewes’s Unforgettable Stories
Dewes’s debut, The Last Watch (2021), kicks off her Divide series, a space opera blending The Expanse’s grit with Game of Thrones’s camaraderie. Set at the universe’s collapsing edge, it follows Adequin Rake and exiled prince Cavalon Mercer as they rally misfit Sentinels to save humanity. Its vivid worldbuilding and witty dialogue earned praise as a “stunning military sci-fi debut.” The sequels, The Exiled Fleet (2021) and The Relentless Legion (2024), deepen the saga with tense battles and emotional stakes.
Her standalone novel, Rubicon (2023), explores a soldier’s traumatic resurrection in a war against sentient machines, weaving Edge of Tomorrow vibes with Scalzi-esque action. Dewes’s style shines through her visual prose—think cinematic scenes of collapsing universes or massive space buoys—paired with deep character arcs. Themes of redemption, duty, and societal outcasts resonate, reflecting her knack for blending cosmic stakes with human heart.
Why J.S. Dewes Matters
J.S. Dewes has carved a niche in sci-fi with her ability to craft immersive, character-driven space operas. Her background in filmmaking infuses her novels with a visual flair that feels like watching a blockbuster. Fans and critics alike praise her for revitalizing classic sci-fi tropes with fresh perspectives, earning spots on best-of lists like Amazon’s Best Science Fiction 2021. As a video game writer for Humanoid Studios, she continues to shape sci-fi narratives across media, inspiring readers to embrace the genre’s sense of wonder.
- Born: 1993
- Key Works: The Last Watch, The Exiled Fleet, The Relentless Legion, Rubicon
- Notable: Writes for AAA sci-fi video games at Humanoid Studios
Ready to blast off? Snag The Last Watch and dive into J.S. Dewes’s thrilling sci-fi adventures!