11 Facts About Trent Zelazny

Jonathan "Trent" Zelazny was an American author of crime, horror, and fantastical fiction.

Trent Zelazny was an on-and-off martial artist since the age of 5, having studied multiple styles including Taekwondo, Tang Soo Do, Aikido, Iron Shirt, Iron Palm, Baguazhang, Judo, and investigated Wing Chun and Jeet Kune Do.

Trent Zelazny moved to Florida, then took some time away from writing, having developed severe alcoholism, as well as having lost his fiancee to suicide.

Trent Zelazny then attempted suicide himself, but survived, about which he repeatedly said he was grateful.

Trent Zelazny suffered a cerebellar stroke in September, 2024, following which he suffered from reduced mobility.

Trent Zelazny wrote across genres, his works encompassing crime, horror, science fiction and fantasy, with his horror novels received the most recognition.

Trent Zelazny started his writing career in 1999 with two short stories, "Hope Is an Inanimate Desire" and "Harold Asher and His Vomiting Dogs," followed by additional stories through the early 2000s.

Trent Zelazny sold a novel in 2008, though it did not see release until 2011; his first published book was the short story collection The Day the Leash Gave Way and Other Stories.

Trent Zelazny co-edited Shadows and Reflections: A tribute to Roger Zelazny with long-time friend Warren Lapine.

Trent Zelazny cited his biggest influences as those from the pulp era.

Trent Zelazny commonly acknowledged Jane Lindskold as his greatest mentor.