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Judd Midlam

Judd Midlam brings a distinctive voice to contemporary fiction, blending scientific insight with literary depth. Known for a career in healthcare and global pharmacy initiatives, Judd now turns to storytelling that explores consciousness, ethics, and the fragile boundaries between technology and humanity. Quoted in major publications and active in international health policy, Judd channels a lifetime of inquiry into narratives that challenge and illuminate. Syncope marks Judd Midlam’s debut novel under this name—an electrifying meditation on what remains when consciousness slips away.

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Syncope has captured the attention of readers, reviewers, and independent publishing communities for its bold exploration of neuroscience, addiction, and the human psyche.

Podcast Appearances

The Way Out Podcast, Episode 512 with Judd Midlam

The Way Out Podcast, Episode 512: From Syncope to Sobriety & the Power of Creative Recovery

I joined The Way Out to dig into the biology and behavior behind addiction, how neurodivergence shapes the experience, and why writing Syncope became a catalyst for understanding it all. We get into the science, the storytelling, and the power of making things when life gets complicated.

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This Naked Mind Podcast, Episode 932: Twenty-Five Years Trying to Quit Drinking

I joined This Naked Mind Podcast to talk about why medications raise real questions about free will, even when they work, and how I used the rawness of my first alcohol-free months to write Syncope, a novel exploring AI, free will, and addiction.

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In the Press

Nonahood News: “The Artist: Judd Midlam”

I sat down with Nonahood News to talk about writing Syncope: the questions it raises about AI, neuroplastogens, and addiction, and why it felt like a story I had no choice but to tell.

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What Is Syncope About?

Syncope is a psychologically rich literary novel that follows Tom Glass, a pharmaceutical strategist unraveling under the weight of addiction, grief, and a discovery that challenges the nature of consciousness itself.

As his life fractures between corporate ambition, substance abuse, and family tragedy, Tom stumbles upon a compound capable of altering time perception — a modern echo of the ancient Eleusinian Mysteries. What begins as scientific curiosity spirals into hallucination, paranoia, and moral reckoning.

At once intimate and expansive, Syncope asks:

If we understand the mechanics of the brain, are we still responsible for our choices?

Take a Look Inside
SYNCOPE- A Novel By Judd Midlam

Read Syncope Today

Available now in print and digital formats. Discover a novel that challenges perception, identity, and the limits of free will.

Syncope by Judd Midlam is available on Atmosphere Press
Syncope by Judd Midlam is available on Goodreads
Syncope by Judd Midlam is available on Amazon Kindle
Syncope by Judd Midlam is available on Barnes & Noble

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