Thomas Balazs

Thomas P. Balázs is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He specializes in Creative Writing, Speculative Fiction, and Comics and Graphic Novels, blending literary craft with cultural and religious commentary. His teaching extends to Western Humanities, British Literature, and Modernism, with a focus on psychoanalytic themes in literature.

• Research Focus: Balázs explores intersections of Jewish identity, antisemitism, and cultural memory through fiction and nonfiction. His work often critiques contemporary societal issues, such as in Art Over Man: The Roger Waters Test Case (2024) and The Nihilism of Antisemitism (2023).
• Publications: He has authored the short story collection Omicron Ceti III (2012) and contributed to anthologies like Horror Library and journals such as Tablet Magazine and Quillette. His narratives frequently merge supernatural elements with Jewish theological concepts.
• Engagement: Balázs participates in literary conferences (e.g., StokerCon, Meacham Writers Conference) and community events, often discussing diversity in comics and horror fiction. His Substack features biweekly reflections on culture and identity.