James Lovegrove

James Lovegrove is an accomplished author of horror, science fiction, historical mystery, young adult fiction, and young adult fantasy. Born on Christmas Eve in 1965, Lovegrove began writing seriously while attending Oxford University, where he studied English Literature. After graduating, he set a goal for himself to write and sell a novel within two years, a goal he achieved in just two months with the publication of "The Hope" in 1990.

Lovegrove's writing process often involves drawing inspiration from his personal experiences and observations. For example, his novel "The Foreigners" was heavily influenced by his travels in Thailand and his exposure to the sex industry in Bangkok. Similarly, "Days," a satire on consumerism, was inspired by his childhood visits to his grandfather's department store on Oxford Street.

In addition to his successful career as a novelist, Lovegrove has also written for children. His short novel "Wings" was shortlisted for several awards, while his fantasy series for teens, "The Clouded World," written under the pseudonym Jay Amory, has been translated into seven other languages. He has also produced a five-book series for reluctant readers, "The 5 Lords Of Pain," and a set of standalone military-SF adventures called the Pantheon series.

Lovegrove has received critical acclaim for his work, with several of his novels being shortlisted for awards such as the Arthur C. Clarke Award and the John W. Campbell Memorial Award. He has also won Japan's Seiun Award in 2011 for Best Foreign Short Story.

Currently, Lovegrove resides in Eastbourne on the Sussex Coast with his wife Lou, sons Monty and Theo, and cat Ozzy. He continues to write and review fiction for various publications, including the Financial Times, specializing in the children's, science fiction, fantasy, horror, and graphic novel genres.