Johan M. Dahlgren
Johan M. Dahlgren | |||
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| Born | Gothenburg, Sweden | ||
| Died | 1973 | ||
| Nationality | Swedish | ||
| Citizenship | Sweden | ||
| Education | Master's degree in Informatics | ||
| Alma mater | Gothenburg University | ||
| Occupation | Science fiction author | ||
Per Johan Michael Dahlgren (born 1973 in Gothenburg, Sweden) is a Swedish Science fiction author[1], published by Next Chapter[2].
Personal life
Dahlgren was born in Gothenburg on March 28, 1973.
He grew up with his parents and two brothers in Hovås, south of Gothenburg.
In the autumn of 1992 he started military service as a platoon leader in the 202 Amphibious Company of the Swedish Amphibious Corps where he graduated with a rank of sergeant.
After leaving the marines, he studied IT at Gothenburg University, graduated with a Master's degree in Informatics and has worked in IT since.
Dahlgren lives in Kungsbacka on the west coast of Sweden with his girlfriend and two children.
When he's not working or writing, he likes to go downhill skiing or camping with his family[3].
He is the grandson of Swedish olympic athlete Leif Dahlgren.
Writing
Dahlgren writes tech-noir dystopian science fiction, often with a streak of dark humour[4].
His interest in writing started at an early age [5]. He cites his major influences as Richard K. Morgan, Iain Banks, James S. A. Corey, Iain Macdonald and Gavin Smith (author)[6], and his work has been compared to the works of Morgan[7].
To date, he has written two novels in the Worldburner Suite: Under a Dark Sky[8] and Under a Winter Sun.
Awards
- Under a Dark Sky is featured on The 9 Best Cyberpunk Books of All Time
Bibliography
- 2016: Under a Dark Sky - Special:BookSources/9781715775957
- 2021: Under a Winter Sun - Special:BookSources/9781034662020
References
- ↑ "Allt om Johan M. Dahlgren - Böcker, bilder och kuriosa". www.xn--frfattare-07a.se.
- ↑ "Next Chapter". Next Chapter.
- ↑ "Smashwords – Interview with Johan M. Dahlgren". www.smashwords.com.
- ↑ Goodies, Book. "Under a Dark Sky by Johan M Dahlgren". bookgoodies.com.
- ↑ "Smashwords – Interview with Johan M. Dahlgren". www.smashwords.com.
- ↑ "Smashwords – Interview with Johan M. Dahlgren". www.smashwords.com.
- ↑ "Under a Dark Sky by Johan Dahlgren | BookLife". booklife.com.
- ↑ "Under A Dark Sky". Next Chapter.
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