James Bradley is a renowned Australian author with a diverse body of work that includes science fiction, literature, fiction, and nonfiction novels. Born in Adelaide, Southern Australia, Bradley trained as a lawyer before pursuing a career in writing. He currently resides in Sydney with his life partner and fellow novelist, Marti McConnochie. Bradley has written several critically acclaimed novels, including "The Deep Field," "Clade," "The Resurrectionist," and "Wrack." His works often explore complex themes, such as climate change, love affairs, and the murky world of anatomists during the Victorian era.
In addition to his novels, Bradley has also written a book of poetry, "Paper Nautilus," and edited two anthologies, "The Penguin Book of the Ocean" and "Blur," a collection of stories by young Australian writers. He has received numerous accolades for his work, including being twice named one of The Sydney Morning Herald's Best Young Novelists. Bradley's books have won several awards, including The Age Fiction Book of the Year Award, the Fellowship of Australian Writers Literature Award, and the Kathleen Mitchell Award. His works have also been shortlisted for various awards, such as the Miles Franklin Award, the Commonwealth Writers' Prize, and the Aurealis Award for Best Science Fiction Novel.
Bradley's short fiction has been published in numerous literary magazines and collections, and he has written and reviewed for various Australian and international newspapers and magazines. In 2012, he won the Pascall Prize for Australia's Critic of the Year. His first book of non-fiction, "Deep Water: the World in the Ocean," is set to be published in 2024. Despite his success, Bradley remains humble and committed to his craft, serving as an inspiration to aspiring writers around the world.