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Born and brought up in Hertfordshire, Shaun Hutson now lives and writes in Buckinghamshire where he has lived since 1986.
After being expelled from school, he worked at many jobs, including a cinema doorman, a barman, and a shop assistant - all of which he was sacked from - before becoming a professional author in 1983.
He has since written 28 bestselling novels as well as writing for radio, magazines and television. Shaun has also written exclusively for the Internet, a short story entitled RED STUFF and an interactive story, SAVAGES, both of which can be found on the 'Exclusives' page.
Having made his name as a horror author with bestsellers such as SPAWN, EREBUS, RELICS and DEATHDAY (acquiring the nicknames 'The Godfather of Gore' and 'The Shakespeare of Gore' in the process) he has since produced a number of very dark urban thrillers such as LUCY'S CHILD, STOLEN ANGELS, WHITE GHOST and PURITY. His latest novel is entitled UNMARKED GRAVES and his next one BODY COUNT is due out this October. He still refutes claims that he has done for the English novel what Hitler did for Poland.
At one time, Shaun Hutson was published under no fewer than six pseudonyms (no, he's not Barbara Cartland), writing everything from Westerns to non-fiction. He continues to work under a pseudonym he will not disclose.
Hobbies include cinema (he has seen over 10,000 films in the last 20 years and cites director Sam Peckinpah as his biggest influence), rock music (playing as an accomplished drummer and struggling guitarist but listening mainly) and slumping in front of the TV. His true loves are 'South Park', 'Brookside', 'The 11 o'clock Show' and anything with Davina McCall or Daisy Donovan in it.
Reformed alcoholic, Shaun was diagnosed by a psychiatrist as having mildly psychotic tendencies. He is extremely unsociable and used to shoot pistols for a hobby (four perfect qualifications for being a novelist, really!) He has now mellowed due to fatherhood and increased medication.
His consuming passion is football. A Liverpool supporter for over 30 years, his allegiance borders on frenzy. He never misses a game, home or away. Hence his desire for anonymity as he was once recognised at Stamford Bridge by the one Chelsea fan who could read...
Shaun has appeared on and presented a number of TV shows over the years. He has lectured to the Oxford Students Union (the original title of the lecture 'Get a Bloody Job and Stop Living Off My Taxes You Sponging Bastards' was changed at the last minute). He has appeared on stage with heavy-metal rock band Iron Maiden 13 times and received death threats on a number of occasions due to his work!
His work is particularly popular in prison libraries. The novel 'Honest, Officer, I've Never Seen These Stereos Before In My Life' will follow shortly.
He lives with his wife, his daughter and two pairs of Michelle Pfeiffer's shoes...