H.J.Nelson began writing on the online platform Wattpad in 2015. Her story The Last She was one of the most read Science Fiction stories in 2016 and 2017, garnering over 12 million reads, with the television rights optioned by Sony Pictures in 2020. The Last She was named one of Goodreads Most Anticipated YA Reads in December 2021. H.J. Nelson has also written for brands like General Electric, National Geographic and Writers Digest.

Book 2 in The Last She series, THE LAST CITY, will be published February 14th, 2023. Preorder your copy now!

When not writing, Nelson has lived on a boat in the British Virgin Isles, worked in two zoos and ridden an elephant through the jungles of Laos— though she considers raising two daughters her most dangerous adventure yet. You can sign up for her newsletter at hjnelsonauthor.com, or find her on Instagram at @h.j.nelson.