His work is full of pop culture references, especially ones from the 80s, and it includes many of the aspects he came to love about video games while growing up, such as elaborate Easter eggs. He drives around in a custom DeLorean which mixes elements from Back to the Future, Knight Rider, and even Ghostbusters. He regularly performs pieces from his spoken-word works, and actively participates in communities in order to answer questions, expand on his works, and interact with his fan base. The word “geek” gets thrown around a lot these days but the very life of Ernest Cline is perhaps one of the greatest examples of a true pop culture fan. His resolve and love for all things geek eventually put him on the right path which has resulted in him writing, and sometimes performing, some incredible works of fiction. While he is now a prominent figure in the science fiction community as well as in major Hollywood firms, Ernest had to go on a journey of many different jobs before his true passion came to light and he was able to not only publish a novel but get his first screenplay onto the big screen. His favorite video game is no other than Black Tiger, a title which heavily influenced Ready Player one, his first published novel. Some of his truest obsessions include Star Wars, the films of John Hughes and the role-playing board games and stories of Dungeons & Dragons. Born in Ashland, Ohio, he grew up amidst books, video games, and movies which led him to develop a keen interest in science fiction and pop culture.

Ernest Cline is an accomplished author, screenwriter, and spoken-word artist.

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