Hey, I’m Robison Wells.

NY Times Bestselling Novelist, Artist, Game Designer and Blogger

Who is Robison Wells?

Doer of Things

I published my first book in 2003, and have since gone on to publish, or contribute to, 14 more. I’ve won a bunch of awards and maybe you’ve read some of my stuff.

I’m also an artist—oil, pencil, and ink primarily. My biggest claim to fame there was that I once won 4th Place in the Utah State Fair. So, I’m a pretty big deal.

And I ran a website about miniature wargames, a love of mine since I was 9 years old, and in 2023 I published my first wargame.

Mental Health Advocate

I have an anxiety disorder, depression, and big granddaddy of them all: schizophrenia. I work and write for the benefit of the mental health community.

  • 15 Books Published

    New York Times Bestseller

  • 30 Years of Art

    Painting and drawing professionally

    and semi-professionally since high school

  • Mental Health Advocate

    For a more compassionate world

What Critics are Saying

"With its clever premise, quick pace, and easy-to-champion characters, Wells's story is a fast, gripping read with a cliffhanger that will leave readers wanting more."

Starred Review of Variant, Publisher’s Weekly

"In a world where terrorism is an increasing threat, this fast-paced book brings it home."

Starred Review of Blackout, Kirkus

FAQ

  • I haven't published anything since 2019, and I've kinda been enjoying the break. I refer to it as semi-retirement.

    But don't worry--I still have stories in me. I'm working on something new right now. I have completed first draft as of October 15th, 2024. Who knows when or if it will be published, but I'm enjoying it.

  • There are currently no plans for a book three in the Variant series. But never say never.

    Here's the deal: I like ambiguity. But, I recognize that it was a little abrupt. I don't really have plans for a Variant Book Three, but I would like to tack about four chapters onto the end of Feedback.

    HOWEVER: I have outlined a book with the working title "Variant Plus Twenty Five", which involves the children of the characters in the original series.

    But: who knows?

  • Maybe? But probably not. I have a bad habit of monetizing my hobbies and rendering them unrelaxing. I've done a lot of commissions in the past, and even played around with sell prints, but it's just a lot of work and stress that I don't want.

  • I love hearing from readers! Email me at robisonwells@gmail.com

  • It's probably not the one you're thinking of.

    My favorite is Dark Energy, because of two things:

    1) it was a lot of fun to write

    2) when I reread it, I make myself laugh

  • Variant has sold a film option twice, but film options don't really mean much. The closest we got was the project was in development and then the production company was bought by a different production company, and that company was making the 2014 Karl Urban TV show Almost Human. They decided "we already have an android show! We don't want another android show!"

    So that was the end of that. Hollywood is fickle.

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