Joshua Doder

Joshua Doder is a well-known English author who was born in London in 1968. He is perhaps best known for his work under the pen name Joshua Doder, which he uses to write the highly successful Grk series. Prior to writing under the name Joshua Doder, he wrote several standalone novels under his original name, Joshua Lacey. These novels were primarily aimed at children, with the exception of one young adult novel. In addition to his work as a children's author, Doder has also written a biography titled "God is Brazilian" about Charles Miller, the man who introduced football to Brazil.

Before becoming a full-time author, Doder worked a variety of jobs including librarian, chef, and actor. He has also reviewed books for a major newspaper under his pen name. Doder is a London native and has lived in the city for most of his life. He has a love for books that dates back to his childhood, when he could often be found disappearing down rabbit holes in his backyard or trying on different styles of wardrobes. In addition to his love for literature, Doder also enjoys climbing mountains and collecting Japanese artistic pottery. He currently resides in London with his wife, a couple of dogs, three cats, and a ferret named Miki.

It is worth noting that Joshua Doder also writes under the name Josh Lacey. He has written several books under this name, including the series The Dragonsitter and The Island of Thieves. He has said that he uses different pen names to keep his writing for different age groups separate. He has also stated that he enjoys the freedom and creativity that comes with writing for children and young adults. Despite his success as an author, Doder remains humble and dedicated to his craft, continually striving to create engaging and exciting stories for his readers.