Joss Sheldon (born 7 April 1982, Barnet, UK) is an author who has released six novels: Other Worlds Were Possible (2023), Individutopia (2018), Money Power Love (2017), The Little Voice (2016), Occupied (2015) and Involution & Evolution (2014). He's published two works of non-fiction: FREEDOM: The Case For Open Borders (2024) and DEMOCRACY: A User's Guide (2020).
Sheldon told AXS that Occupied was based on the principle of divide and rule:
I believe that deep down we're all the same; we all share a common humanity; we all have hopes and dreams, strengths and weaknesses, fears and doubts. That's a truly beautiful thing. But all too often we focus on the small differences which divide us. And that, for me, is a tragedy. It's the greatest tragedy of all.[4]
Free Tibet named Occupied as one of three books to read in 2016.[5] The Daily Herald called it "A chilling critique of modern society".[6] The Middle East Monitor said it had a "Simple, but strong political message".[7]
Steve Topple of The Canary called it "Top notch" and "Radical": "The Little Voice is radical, to say the least. But Sheldon's style is warm, almost whimsical at times, and this means that even the most politically uninitiated reader will understand what he's trying to say".[9]
Money Power Love
Money Power Love (2017) is a work of historical fiction which follows the lives of three men who are united by nature but divided by their different upbringings.
Individutopia
Individutopia is a work of political dystopian fiction set in a time when corporations rule the roost. A small oligarch class own absolutely everything, inequality is extreme, and people have to pay to walk down the street or breathe the air. The Dallas Sun called it a "Modern classic",[10] The Bay Net called it a "Must read",[11] and The Canary called it "Gloriously colourful".[12]
Other work
Sheldon has published a number of poems, which he has performed for Stop The Arms Fair.[13]
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