John Simpson was born and raised in Parkersburg, WV, and currently resides near historic Route 66 in Springfield, IL. A lover of music, reading, grilling, bourbon, and baseball, John’s lifelong passion for learning and storytelling led him to write The Naked Darwin. With a keen interest in history and science, John delves into the fascinating intersections of personal lives and transformative ideas. His approachable and thought-provoking writing style makes complex topics accessible to everyone.

Lover of music, reading, grilling, bourbon, baseball, John has been rooting for the Cincinnati Reds since childhood.