John August
John August (John Tilton Meise) was born on August 4th, 1970 and is currently 55 years old. John August was born in Boulder, Colorado, USA. August attended Drake University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree and University of Southern California where he received a Master of Fine Arts degree.
John August is an American director, producer, novelist, and screenwriter. He co-hosts the screenwriting podcast
Scriptnotes with Craig Mazin, develops screenwriter-targeted software, and maintains a popular screenwriting blog. August is also a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and has been honored with the WGAw’s Valentine Davies Award for his contributions to the industry and community. He has received Grammy and BAFTA Award nominations as well.
August’s career took off with his debut crime-comedy film,
Go, directed by Doug Liman, for which he served as a co-producer. In 2000, he created his first TV show,
D.C., where he was also a co-producer. He went on to write the animated science fiction film
Titan A.E. and
Charlie’s Angels, following up with the 2003 sequel
Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle. He reunited with director Tim Burton for
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the animated fantasy
Corpse Bride.
August’s directorial debut came in 2007 with the science fiction thriller
The Nines. He also served as the executive producer of
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time and, in 2012, collaborated again with Burton on the horror comedy
Frankenweenie. In 2019, he co-wrote the musical fantasy
Aladdin alongside director Guy Ritchie.
August is also an accomplished novelist, beginning with
Arlo Finch in the Valley of Fire, the first book in his fantasy adventure series, *Arlo Finch*. The story begins with Arlo witnessing a mysterious vision: his room fades, revealing a moonlit forest, and through his window, he sees a girl standing in a world of glass, gold, and silver, resembling a palace. When she warns him, “If I can see you, they can see you,” Arlo realizes his journey into the unknown has only begun.
Initially, Arlo thinks learning wilderness skills like knot-tying and camping will be all he needs to become a Ranger. But upon arriving in Colorado, he discovers that there’s far more to learn. His new friends, Wu and Indra, help him understand how to trap wild magic seeping from the mysterious Long Woods. As Arlo begins identifying supernatural creatures, he faces ancient, dark forces that cross into the real world, testing his dedication to the Ranger’s vow.
The second book,
Arlo Finch in the Lake of the Moon, continues the series. Arlo and his friends, Wu and Indra, find themselves searching for ancient forest spirits and uncovering mysterious messages on tree bark. When they stumble upon clues tied to the lost Yellow Patrol, Arlo learns secrets connected to his own family history. This sequel is packed with even more adventure, time travel, and further character development.
Related Authors
Fans of John August also enjoy these authors:
- Stephen King, author of The Dark Tower Series.
- Jim Butcher, author of The Dresden Files Series.
- J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter Series.
- Diana Gabaldon, author of the Outlander Series.
- Douglas Preston, author of the Pendergast Series.
John August: F.A.Q
When was John August Born? How old is John August?
John August was born on August 4th, 1970. John August is currently 55 years old.
Where was John August Born?
John August was born in Boulder, Colorado, USA and is American.
What was the first book John August wrote?
The first book written by John August was The Variant, published in 2009.
What was the most recent book John August wrote?
His most recently released work was Scriptnotes on December 2nd, 2025.
What is the most popular book by John August?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular John August book is
Arlo Finch in the Valley of Fire. Here are his most popular books:
- Arlo Finch in the Valley of Fire (9)
- Arlo Finch in the Lake of the Moon (9)
Are there upcoming new books by John August?
John August does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has John August written?
John August has written 6 books. 2 Short Stories/Novellas, 1 Non-Fiction Books, 3 books in the Arlo Finch Series.