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Gender
Male
Birthday
June 27 1981
Location
London, UK
About Me
I have been writing in various forms (poetry, screenwriting, short stories) since the age of 15. My style has been developed through evening courses, University and in writing groups that I have organised myself. My main influences are Raymond Carver, Franz Kafka, Kurt Vonnegut, John Burnside, Bret Easton Ellis and Hubert Selby Jnr., amongst others. My passion is to explore the absurdities in everyday life. Taking situations to the extreme to test the accepted reality we live in.
Type of Writer
Mainly short stories. I have previously written poetry and screenplays.
Writing Style
Flash fiction, stream of consciousness, character based short stories.
Interests
Reading, writing, travelling, photography.
Website / Homepage
My Blog
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Favorite Genres
General fiction, thriller, action, humour.
Favorite Books
Raymond Carver - Where I'm Calling From Bret Easton Ellis - Less Than Zero John Burnside - The Dumb House Hubert Selby Jnr. - Last Exit to Brooklyn Hunter S. Thompson - Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Favorite Authors
Raymond Carver John Burnside Franz Kafka Kurt Vonnegut Bret Easton Ellis Hubert Selby Jnr. Hunter S Thompson Charles Bukowski
Favorite Poets
John Burnside
Favorite Quote
"Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead." Charles Bukowski
Favorite Music
Flaming Lips Interpol Arcade Fire Grizzly Bear Animal Collective
Favorite Movies
Inception Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Fargo Fight Club
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