D.J. Bodden

D.J. Bodden is a Gamelit, fantasy, and science fiction novelist who hails from Switzerland. With a diverse background that includes working in economics, engineering, and tactics, Bodden incorporates his many experiences into the writing of his novels. He is also a tech startup entrepreneur, a former Marine helicopter pilot, and a commodities trader who has traveled to every continent but Antarctica.

In addition to his professional pursuits, Bodden is an avid reader of science-fiction and fantasy, a gamer, and a lover of jokes that make people laugh for the wrong reasons. He has a fondness for creating and selling "grimoires disguised as fiction" and has a healthy fear of spiders. Bodden is also a recent learner of bicycle riding and hopes to be adopted by a fox one day.

As the creator of the FiveFold Universe, Bodden writes underdog characters who rely on their wits, hard work, and teams to overcome their opponents. He is known for incorporating real-world details about tactics, engineering, and economics into his stories. Bodden's books are described as being even better the second time through, and he enjoys gaming, reading, and cooking in his spare time. He currently resides in Switzerland with his wife.