Scott Lynch – contemporary American fantasy writer, best known for his Gentleman Bastard series including The Lies of Locke Lamora and Red Seas Under Red Skies. His work blends swashbuckling adventure, intricate cons, and sardonic humour. Formerly a cook and repairman, Lynch is admired for his candour about living with depression.
🍲 Worked as a cook and dishwasher before turning to writing. 📚 His debut novel instantly turned Locke Lamora into a cult figure. ⚓ Added pirates in book two, inspired by childhood fascination with the sea. ✍️ Wrote in spare hours while repairing ovens and pipes. 🏆 Nominated for World Fantasy and Locus awards. 🧠 Speaks candidly about depression and the importance of therapy. 🎲 A fan of tabletop and role-playing games, which influenced his plotting. 🌍 Has a devoted fanbase still eagerly awaiting more Gentleman Bastard books. 💍 Married to fellow author Elizabeth Bear, a Hugo winner. 📖 Loves mixing criminal schemes with emotional depth. 😄 Once joked: “Rogue heroes are just cooks lucky enough to land in fantasy.”