Alex Shvartsman's Speculative Fiction

Acclaimed Short Story “Whom He May Devour” by Alex Shvartsman to Be Developed for Television by Producer Jon Housman

Los Angeles, CA – [August 7, 2024] – The short story “Whom He May Devour” by Alex Shvartsman has been optioned for development as a live action YA television series. The agreement was negotiated by the JABberwocky Literary Agency.

“Whom He May Devour” was originally published in Nautilus Magazine, and was nominated for the Canopus Award for Excellence in Interstellar Writing. It is a space opera story that explores the themes of a clash of cultures, technology vs. religious dogma, and questioning authority. The story is available to read on the Nautilus website.

About Alex Shvartsman: Alex Shvartsman is an author of ERIDANI’S CROWN, THE MIDDLING AFFLICTION, and KAKISTOCRACY fantasy novels as well as over 120 short stories. He’s a winner of the WSFA Small Press Award and a three-time Canopus Award finalist. His website is www.alexshvartsman.com.

About Jon Housman: Jon Housman is an entrepreneur and Emmy-winning producer. He was EP for several television series, among them QUEEN BOSS, CATCHING HELL, THE REAL GIRL’S KITCHEN, and THE MASK, and he produced the ESPN documentary movie CHASING TYSON. He is a partner at Truly*Adventurous, an IP platform and producer of film and television.