George Wier

George Wier is an accomplished American author, best known for his mystery novels. Wier was born in East Texas and spent the majority of his childhood and adult life in the Bryan and College Station area before moving to Austin, Texas, in 2002. It was in Austin that he began writing The Bill Travis Mystery series, a popular and critically acclaimed set of books that have been hailed as a tour de force in modern mystery fiction.

Wier's passion for writing can be traced back to his formative years, and by 1980, he was writing prolifically. He turned his writing into a career in 1986 and has since become known for his ability to craft engaging and immersive stories. He is a versatile author, with a body of work that includes not only mystery novels but also science fiction and steampunk.

Aside from his writing, Wier is a man of many talents. He plays both classical violin and country fiddle, and he enjoys dabbling in art, photography, and book cover design. He is married to Sallie, and they share their home in Austin with two cats and two dogs. Wier is known for writing what he enjoys reading, and he takes pride in selecting only the best story ideas to develop into full-fledged novels. He is always happy to hear from his readers and encourages them to visit his website, where they can find free short stories, anecdotes, and links to other books and writers.