R.J. Simmons is the founder of Outcast Books, a family-run publishing house established in 2010. As a prolific storyteller, Simmons has written across both fiction and non-fiction genres, always driven by a single goal: to tell a story worth remembering.

He is best known for his flagship science fiction epic, Outcast, a sweeping saga of survival and rebellion, and for The Crimson series, a haunting dystopian thriller set in a world ravaged by a virus with terrifying consequences. His non-fiction work, Notes From A Father, reveals a more personal side—offering wisdom, reflections, and honest truths drawn from his life experiences. He is also the co-author of The Tempest Project, a genre-blending series that showcases his range and creative versatility.

More than just an author, R.J. Simmons is a world-builder. Whether constructing post-apocalyptic wastelands, intricate political fantasy realms, or intimate family reflections, his stories are crafted with depth, heart, and immersive detail. He believes the most powerful narratives begin with passion—not profit. That conviction has guided every page he’s written.

“When you write for money, you chase markets. But when you write from passion, you chase meaning. That’s where truly exceptional stories live,” he often says. It’s a mantra that fuels his work and defines the creative mission of Outcast Books.

Don’t box yourself into one genre, one subcategory, or one series format. Let the stories that make you excited to write shape your works. If you're passionate about it, the readers will feel it. — R.J. Simmons