Martin Millar

Martin Millar is a critically acclaimed Scottish writer, hailing from Glasgow but now residing in London. He is best known for his works under the name Martin Millar, which often explore urban decay and British sub-cultures, blending magical realism with realistic characters and settings. Many of his novels are at least partially autobiographical, with characters based on himself and people he knows. His writing is influenced by his experiences and interests, including the Sex Pistols, Led Zeppelin, Jane Austen, ancient history, and manga.

In addition to his work as Martin Millar, he also writes a series of fantasy novels under the pseudonym Martin Scott. The Thraxas series, which he writes as Martin Scott, is a fusion of traditional high fantasy and pulp noir thrillers. The first novel in the series, Thraxas, won the World Fantasy Award for best novel in 2000. Millar is a prolific writer, having published around 18 books under his own name and the Martin Scott pseudonym.

Millar's most well-known series, written as Martin Millar, is the "Kalix MacRinnalch" series, which follows the adventures of a young werewolf named Kalix and her family. His writing style is characterized by its blend of realism and the supernatural, as well as its focus on the impact of urban decay and sub-cultures on his characters. Millar's works are known for their unique blend of humor, drama, and magical realism. His most recent book, Supercute Futures, was published in 2018 and is classified as cyberpunk.