Tom Holt

Date of Birth: September 13, 1961

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

Tom Holt is a British novelist, born on September 13, 1961, known for his humorous and often satirical fantasy novels. Holt’s writing style is characterized by wit, clever wordplay, and imaginative storytelling. He has a unique ability to blend the mundane with the fantastical, creating worlds where the extraordinary becomes ordinary and vice versa. Holt studied at Westminster School and later went on to study history at New College, Oxford. He published his first novel “Expecting Someone Taller” in 1987, which was well-received and established him as a notable figure in the genre of comic fantasy. Over the years, Holt has written numerous novels, including the popular “J.W. Wells & Co.” series and the “YouSpace” series. His works often explore themes of bureaucracy, corporate culture, and the absurdities of modern life, all through a fantastical lens. Tom Holt continues to be a prominent voice in the world of humorous fantasy literature.

5 Interesting Facts about Tom Holt

1. Tom Holt’s first novel, “Expecting Someone Taller,” was published when he was just 26 years old.

2. He has also written historical novels under the pseudonym Thomas Holt.

3. Holt’s works often draw comparisons to those of Terry Pratchett and Douglas Adams.

4. He is known for his extensive use of classical mythology and historical events as backdrops for his novels.

5. Apart from novels, Holt has written several short stories, many of which have been featured in anthologies.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Tom Holt

1. “The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.”

2. “Anything that thinks logically can be fooled by something else that thinks at least as logically as it does.”

3. “Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.”

4. “There’s no point in being grown up if you can’t be childish sometimes.”

5. “History is a vast early warning system.”