Saad Z. Hossain is a critically acclaimed author from Dhaka, Bangladesh, known for his satirical, science fiction, and fantasy novels. Hossain was born in Dhaka and spent his formative years there. He studied Commerce and English Literature at the University of Virginia, which he describes as one of the most impractical combinations ever. Despite the lack of interest in his writing in his early days, Hossain pursued a variety of jobs, including running a restaurant, making rope, and digging holes, before finding success in his writing endeavors.
Hossain's debut novel, "Escape from Baghdad," is an account of the Iraqi War, a subject he believes to be the biggest war of our generation. His second novel, "Djinn City," is a science fiction and fantasy novel that showcases his unique storytelling abilities. His third novel, "The Ghurka and the Lord of Tuesday," published in 2019, is a post-apocalyptic story that further establishes his reputation as a talented author. Hossain's short fiction has been featured in several publications, including "Apex Book World of Science Fiction" and "A Djinn Falls in Love".
Hossain is known for his black comedy, science fiction, and fantasy writing, and his work is widely regarded for its originality and creativity. He finds reading to be helpful in dealing with his own writer's block and considers writing to be a skill that comes with practice. Hossain currently lives in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and has a full-time job in manufacturing and engineering, but he continues to write and satisfy his creative urge. Despite the challenges he faced in his early writing career, Hossain has established himself as a respected and accomplished author in the science fiction and fantasy genre.