Jack Haligo
About Me
Jack Haligo is a young teenage author from Australia. He began writing the “Gemotroplis” pentalogy at the age of 12. Now, at 15, he is the winner of the Golden Literary Titan Book Award for his
first book Gemotroplis – The Stolen Heart.
Jack aims to reshape perceptions of autism through his writings, advocating for the recognition of the unique talents and perspectives
that autistic individuals bring to society. He hopes to publish his pentalogy
and dreams of seeing his books in retail stores.
He wrote Gemotroplis – The Stolen Heart as a
reflection of his vision of a fantasy world: a magical place where he can escape the harsh realities of school, bullying, and his struggles with what he
describes as a “normal” life. Autism has allowed him to see the world differently, and this perspective, along with his life lessons, has influenced
his storytelling.
Jack fell in love with writing at a young age, and it has
since become a significant part of his life. However, with the rise of technology, he feels that young people risk losing appreciation for the efforts
of new authors. He finds that lifeless words strung together by programs lack the passion, love, and magic that a genuine narrative can convey. To him, a
truly good story comes from the heart of a real author.
He particularly hopes his fantasy will help autistic readers shape and reflect on their thoughts and actions, guiding them to learn right from wrong and navigate the complexities of human behaviour. Matters that Jack himself struggles with.
Set in a magical medieval fantasy world, his story features a young boy named Lustre, who is inspired by Jack himself. Lustre embarks on a journey of self-discovery, slaying beasts, casting spells, uncovering lost artifacts, and learning about the magical world and its strange inhabitants. This journey culminates at the great Ruby Palace, where Lustre makes a pivotal trade: exchanging something of endless power for something of endless value.
This decision sets off a series of five books in which Lustre recognises his mistake, seeks to correct it, and takes revenge on those who wronged him.
