Date of Birth: July 24, 1975
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Biography
Josh Malerman is an American novelist, short story writer, and one of the two singer/songwriters for the rock band The High Strung. He is best known for his debut novel “Bird Box,” a horror-thriller that has been adapted into a successful Netflix film starring Sandra Bullock. Born and raised in Southfield, Michigan, Malerman has always had a penchant for storytelling, which he pursued alongside his musical career. His works often explore themes of psychological horror and dystopia, earning him critical acclaim and a dedicated following. Besides “Bird Box,” some of his other notable works include “Unbury Carol,” “Black Mad Wheel,” and “Inspection.”
5 Interesting Facts about Josh Malerman
1. Josh Malerman wrote “Bird Box” in a span of 26 days.
2. His band, The High Strung, is known for performing the theme song for the TV show “Shameless.”
3. Malerman’s novel “Unbury Carol” was inspired by the classic fairy tale Sleeping Beauty.
4. He has cited Stephen King and Shirley Jackson as major influences on his writing.
5. Before gaining fame as an author, Malerman worked as a copywriter for an advertising agency.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Josh Malerman
1. “Fear is a way to make us behave, but it’s also a way to make us stop behaving.”
2. “Monsters are real, and ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes, they win.”
3. “The scariest things are not the things that go bump in the night, but the thoughts that creep into your mind when you’re alone.”
4. “Writing is like a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it gets.”
5. “A story is a living thing, it changes as you change, it grows as you grow.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
As of the latest estimates, Josh Malerman’s highest net worth achieved is approximately $2 million.
Children
As of now, there is no publicly available information indicating that Josh Malerman has any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Josh Malerman’s Official Website](http://www.joshmalerman.com
2. [Josh Malerman on Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1485391.Josh_Malerman
3. [Josh Malerman’s Band – The High Strung](https://www.thehighstrung.com
4. [Bird Box on Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/80196789
