CW Hawes is a fiction writer and award winning poet. His interests are wide ranging and this is reflected in both the genres and the contents of his books. He writes in the post-apocalyptic, mystery, alternative history, and horror genres at present. His love of fine food, interesting locations, philosophy, music, art, books, and history can be seen in each of his tales.

Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, suburban Minneapolis, Minnesota was his home for nearly 50 years. He now makes his home in Houston, Texas.