Josh Silver

Josh Silver is a British author, former actor, and mental health nurse. He is known for his young adult novels, including 'HappyHead,' 'Dead Happy,' and 'Traumaland,' and his adult debut, 'Fruit Fly.' His work often explores themes of mental health, identity, and societal pressures, particularly for teenagers. Silver's writing career began in young adult fiction, with 'HappyHead' being shortlisted for the YA Book Prize and nominated for the Carnegie Medal. 'Traumaland' won the YA Book Prize in 2026. His adult novel, 'Fruit Fly,' a literary satire and psychological thriller, was named a must-read by the BBC and became a Sunday Times bestseller, with its television rights acquired by A24. Before becoming an author, Silver trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and performed in the West End and on Broadway before retraining as a mental health nurse.