Garth Nix
Young Adult
Garth Nix is an Australian author born in 1963.
He grew up in Melbourne and Canberra before traveling to the UK. Nix studied at the University of Canberra and worked various jobs in the publishing industry.
He also served in the Australian Army Reserve.
Nix became a full-time writer in 1998 and briefly worked as a literary agent.
He is known for his fantasy novels, particularly the Old Kingdom series.
Nix currently resides in Sydney with his family and continues to write.
His diverse background in publishing and military service has influenced his writing career.