Biography

Niamh Calderwood is a writer and narrative designer working across fiction, interactive media, and screen. She is the author of Stranger Town (2017), a novel that examines social estrangement and human connection through interwoven perspectives. The work reflects her interest in character-driven narrative and the structural possibilities of multi-voiced storytelling.

In the video game industry, Niamh works as a content designer on science-fiction grand-strategy game Stellaris, and was credited as a Content Designer on Star Trek: Infinite (2023). Her work in games focuses on narrative implementation within large-scale strategy systems, contributing to the design and delivery of interactive story content within complex, systems-led environments.

Niamh’s screen credits are documented on IMDb and include appearances in BBC television productions and independent film. Her experience across prose, interactive design, and screen reflects a sustained engagement with storytelling in its varied contemporary forms.

Education
MA Creative Writing (Open)
BA Hons Contemporary Directing (Leeds-Met)

Selected bibliography:
Drowning by the Sea (Novella)
Author. Alien Buddha Press, 2022

Misanthropic Tendencies in a Hostile Environment (Novel)
Author. Alien Buddha Press, 2021

Alien Buddha Zine #29 (Zine)
Contributor. Alien Buddha Press, 2021

Raging: A collections of essays and poems (Collection)
Author. Self Published, 2019

Stranger Town (Novel)
Author. Self Published, 2017

Compendium of Silliness (Zine)
Contributor, various issued. Barry Fox Industries, 2016

Crowdsourcing Immortality (Collection)
Contributor. Blooming Twig Books, 2014

The Alfie Gray Paradox (Novelette)
Author. Self Published, 2010



Niamh Calderwood works primarily as a writer and narrative designer, with experience creating interactive narrative for video games and developing independent screen projects.

She has also written and directed student films and online shorts.

In addition to her writing work, Niamh has a background in acting, including professional theatre and appearances in BBC television productions and British independent films.