Craig Hallam

Craig Hallam is an international best-selling author from Doncaster, UK. Channelling his experiences from being a nurse, undertaker, and librarian, he writes real people in impossible worlds. His work spans all aspects of Speculative Fiction but his heart lies under the floorboards of a haunted mansion. He paints his own book covers to make sure that The Horrors stay personal. He also gives lectures on folklore at conventions, bookshops and podcasts.Since his debut in the British Fantasy Society journal, his tales have nestled between the pages of magazines and anthologies the world over. His novels and short stories have filled the imaginations of geeks, niche and alternative readers with their character-driven style and unusual plots.Craig chronicled his experiences of living with depression and anxiety in the international best-seller, Down Days. The book has since been a finalist for the IAN Book of the Year Awards.When he isn't behind a keyboard, Craig is hosting talks on folklore, the gothic, and teaching writing skills all across the country.