Philip-Jon Haarsma , more commonly known as
PJ Haarsma, is a Canadian born
science fiction author best known for his creation of the
Rings of Orbis universe, which encompasses
The Softwire series of books. Haarsma created a free, online
role-playing game, also called the
Rings of Orbis, set in the same universe. Both the book-series and the game target young, often reluctant readers in an attempt to encourage them by rewarding them for reading.