Patrick Ness – British-American novelist and screenwriter, author of Chaos Walking and A Monster Calls, winner of the Carnegie and Costa Awards. His works blend YA fiction, fantasy, and psychological depth, tackling themes of loss, hope, and the power of imagination.
🌍 Born in the US, he has lived most of his life in the UK. 📚 Chaos Walking trilogy won him international acclaim and multiple prizes. 🎬 Adapted A Monster Calls into a film screenplay himself. 🏆 Twice awarded the Carnegie Medal, a rare achievement. 🎓 Has taught creative writing at Oxford. 💬 His style mixes experimental form with emotional rawness. ✨ Outspoken advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. 📖 Writes across age groups, dissolving boundaries between YA and adult fiction. 🔥 His books have been translated into 30+ languages. 🎭 Often described as “fairy tale meets stark reality.” 😄 Funny note: once admitted he conceived a key Chaos Walking scene while jogging, nearly colliding with a tree.