Trent Jamieson

Trent Jamieson is an award-winning author specializing in science fiction and fantasy. He is best known for his novels "The Stone Road" and "Day Boy," both published by Erewhon in 2022, as well as the "Death Works Trilogy" and the "Roil Duology." His work has garnered critical acclaim, with "Day Boy" earning a nomination for the Dublin Literary Award in 2015 and winning the Aurealis Awards for both Fantasy and Horror. Similarly, "The Stone Road" was shortlisted for an Australian Shadows Award and a Ditmar Award, while also securing the 2022 Aurealis Award for Horror.

Beyond his adult fiction, Jamieson has also made significant contributions to children's literature. His picture book "The Giant and the Sea," illustrated by Rovina Cai, won the 2021 Environment Award for Children's Literature in the Picture Fiction category. His latest release, "Mr Impoppable," illustrated by Brent Wilson, continues his collaboration with visual artists. Jamieson is currently working with Wilson on a graphic novel series for children, set to be published by Puffin Books in 2025.

In addition to his writing career, Jamieson has worked as a teacher, bookseller, and educator, including teaching at Clarion South. His diverse professional background informs his storytelling, which often blends imaginative worldbuilding with thematic depth. His works span multiple genres, from dark fantasy to horror, showcasing his versatility as a writer.
Death Works Books
# Title Year
1 Death Most Definite 2010
2 Managing Death 2010
3 The Memory of Death 2014
4 The Business of Death 2014
The Nightbound Land Books
# Title Year
1 Roil 2011
2 Night's Engines 2012
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 The Stone Road 2021
2 Day Boy 2022
Children's Books
# Title Year
1 The Giant and the Sea 2020
2 Mr Impoppable 2025
Short Story Collections
# Title Year
1 Reserved for Travelling Shows 2006
Trent Jamieson Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Encounters 2004
2 The Devil in Brisbane 2005
3 Australian Dark Fantasy and Horror 2006 2006
4 Year's Best Australian Science Fiction and Fantasy, Volume 4 2008
5 You're Not Alone 2014