John Varleyborn in Austin, Texas, The United States August 09, 1947website http://www.varley.net/Full name: John Herbert Varley.John Varley was born in Austin, Texas. He grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, moved to Port Arthur in 1957, and graduated from Nederland High School. He went to Michigan State University. He has written several novels and numerous short stories. He has received both the Hugo and Nebula awards.