I grew up on the far Northwest side of the Windy City, attending Taft High School with more notable others like Terry Kath (Chicago), Jim Jacobs (Grease), and Jim Grabowski (Packers). I can thank fascinating teachers like Harry S. Miller, who piqued my interest in flying saucers, banned cancer cures, and the visualization process; and John Brow, who led me into the writing life.
Before I became a full-time writer, I was a principal architect and real estate executive. I also have experience as a golf course caddie, drive-in restaurant manager, door-to-door salesman, and as a long-term student, leading to a B.Architecture from the University of Illinois and a J.D. from Loyola University of Chicago. I spent the '67 Summer of Love exploring Eu
I’m John Jacob Dawson. I’m a 37 year father of five and when I’m not striving to a writer I work in the IT industry.
I always find these things so hard to write, as I’m sure many of you do! All I can say is that, I love reading, any genre really but more specifically Crime and Sci-if thrillers that are more grounded in reality all my jam! I love characters that make you question their morals and your own. I love a protagonist with a genuine cause who truly believes they’re doing the right thing - even if they do questionable things to get there.
Aside from writing I love spending time with my family and going on adventures with them. I also play English 8-ball pool for my local team.
