Jeremy Szal was born in 1995 and was raised by wild dingoes, which should explain a lot.
He writes dark science fiction of a character-driven, morally grey nature. His main series is The Common Trilogy, which includes STORMBLOOD, BLINDSPACE and WOLFSKIN, about a drug harvested from alien DNA that makes users permanently addicted to aggression and adrenaline.
He’s published Scream in Blue, a standalone novella set within the world of the Common.
Jeremy has published over fifty short stories, which have been translated into German, Polish, Chinese (Mandarin), Bulgarian, Spanish, and French.
He’s written over fifty short stories, translated into nine languages. He was the editor for the Hugo-winning StarShipSofa until 2020, where he was the editor and audio producer for authors such as George R. R. Martin, Harlan Ellison, and William Gibson. He’s got a somewhat useless a BA in Film Studies and Creative Writing from UNSW.
He carves out a living in Sydney, Australia with his family. He loves watching weird movies, collecting boutique gins, exploring cities, cold weather, and dark humour. Find him at https://jeremyszal.com/ or @JeremySzal
Appearances, Workshops, and Conventions:
Jeremy has previously appeared as a guest and panelist at conventions, festivals, events, and writers’ centres around Australia, Europe, and Asia. He’s been a guest at the Supanova fan expo in multiple cities across Australia. He’s attended WorldCon in both Ireland and Finland.
He was a Special Guest of Science Fiction World at the 81st Worldcon event in Chengdu, China, where he accepted the Hugo Award on behalf of Adrian Tchaikovsky at the Hugo Award ceremony.
He has also been a guest and speaker at several virtual conventions.
If you’d like Jeremy to be a guest at your event or to come and speak at your school, library, convention, etc, please get in touch.
Representation:
For queries about reprints, film/TV options, and foreign rights, please contact Jeremy’s agents. Their details can be found on the Contact Me page.
Press Kit:
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Jeremy Szal is the author of many short stories and the space opera novel STORMBLOOD, coming from Gollancz in June 2020. He lives in Sydney, Australia. Get in touch at jeremyszal.com or @jeremyszal
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Jeremy Szal was born in 1995 in the outback of Australia and raised by wild dingos. He is the author of the Common trilogy, a dark space opera of a morally-grey nature, which includes STORMBLOOD, BLINDSPACE and WOLFSKIN. Find him at: jeremyszal.com or @JeremySzal.
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Jeremy Szal was born in 1995 and was raised by wild dingoes, which should explain a lot. He writes dark science fiction of a character-driven, morally grey nature. His main series is The Common Trilogy, which includes STORMBLOOD, BLINDSPACE and WOLFSKIN, about a drug harvested from alien DNA that makes users permanently addicted to aggression and adrenaline. He’s written over fifty short stories, translated into six languages. He was the editor for the Hugo-winning StarShipSofa until 2020, where he was the editor and audio producer for authors such as George R. R. Martin, Harlan Ellison, and William Gibson. He’s got a somewhat useless a BA in Film Studies and Creative Writing from UNSW. He carves out a living in Sydney, Australia with his family. He loves watching weird movies, collecting boutique gins, exploring cities, cold weather, and dark humour. Find him at https://jeremyszal.com/ or @JeremySzal
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Hey Jeremy
I noticed that your blog is a word press blog the same as mine. What is different however is the fact that you actually have viewers. How is this so? I am trying to get people to read my blog but so far all I got were four readers. I’m actually writing my blog as the fictional character Merrick Mc Cleud a Shaman and exorcist for hire. I wrote a book that talks all about him. I see your a fellow writer with multiple books under your belt along with other things. I would like to chat with you more if possible.
I read your suicide squad review. It was interesting
Hi mate,
Can’t say. Probably because I’m “big” in other areas – I don’t just blog here, I’ve got stories and articles published in places like Nature, which links up and directs people here, which they follow me. At least that’s what I’m amusing happens.
And thanks for the compliment…however I don’t have any novels published, only the aforementioned short fiction and articles. For what it’s worth: if you want to write, then write and send your stuff out there. That’s what I did and I’m here today.
Have a good one,
Jeremy
At last, after 65 years of being an S.C fan(started with War of the worlds book) then kindled with the 1958 movie The day the Earth stood Still (in tears when the Alian was shot by the US military). I have found a young Author who has really “tickled my fancy” with regard to S.F, Just love your fast pace and enticing descriptions of future worlds. Keep up the great work, (these comments come from an79 year young S.C fan in Queensland)
Hey Patrick,
Thank you so much for your kind words, mate! I’m so glad that folks of all ages and knowledge of the genre are still able to enjoy my little dottings. I’m happy the break-neck speed of my savage little world is up your alley.
Cheers,
Jeremy
Loved Stormblood one of the best debut books I’ve read since Becky Chambers’ The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet. Simply huge. Awesome and the fact it was a fellow Aussie all the sweeter. Then Blindspace and what a ripper that was. Like Stormblood full hectic action, incredible characters that were fleshed out even more and stunning world building. Unfortunately now for the but, the worst ending I’ve had the misfortune of reading. I physically flung the book away so frigging disgusted was I in the ending. Obviously the story was not over, we all new this but to continue it this way nup I’m really not sure I’ll pick up the third so frustrated am I. I can think of so many alternative endings and yes I understand it’s your book but I’m just think you got it wrong. So angry was I that I immediately looked for a way to communicate to you and express the anger and frustration. I apologise Jeremy for the rant but I truly am frustrated to hell and Angry about the ending, while still loving the rest. Thanks for reading this:
Steve
Hey Steve,
My apologies for not responding earlier, I didn’t see this message until now!
I’m very very glad you enjoyed Stormblood and Blindspace, apart from, well, the ending. Without spoiling it for those who haven’t read it: the ending was meant to be a punch in the gut that feels surprising, yet inevitable. It didn’t come about due to shock value or me wanting an explosive ending; it was deliberately written to reflect my vision for the story.
It was also necessary for the events that follow, both immediately at the start of Book 3, and how it impacts certain character relationships. There will be consequences, for all parties involved. You’ll see what I’m talking about when you (hopefully!) pick up Wolfskin, Book 3. I have a plan, and I mean to carry it out to the bitter, bloody end.
Thanks for reading, and sorry again for the late response!
Best,
Jeremy
Thanks for the reply Jeremy and boy was it really March that I wrote that little tantrum. I’d like to apologise for the stridency of what I wrote but in my defence I’d identified strongly with the characters (a testimony to your writing) and was frustrated at not having the ending I thought they deserved. And of course I will be reading Book 3 but thanks again for your reply I meant what I said in the non-tantrum part of my email.
HI Steve,
No worries, mate. I understand the gut-reaction, and I am so very glad you’ve resonated so strongly with Vakov and Grim and all the rest of my characters. I’d rather solicit a strong reaction from a reader (whatever that reaction is) than a mere shrug or indifference, so I suppose I definitely succeeded in that department, at least for you.
Thanks for reading! 🙂
Best,
Jeremy