John Appel is a science fiction, fantasy, and RPG adventure writer. His debut novel ASSASSIN’S ORBIT was published by Rebellion in July 2021 and was a finalist for the 2022 Compton Crook Award. John is a graduate of the Viable Paradise workshop and a founding member of the Maryland Space Opera Collective writing group (MD SPOC). He’s represented by Hannah Bowman of Liza Dawson Associates.