I’m an expert storyteller and sought-after horror genre authority, with a wealth of international experience as a writer, story consultant, and screenplay analyst. My insights on narrative theory are widely referenced, and I have consulted for major Hollywood productions. I am also passionate about nurturing emerging talent in screenwriting.. My critical and cultural essays have been published by (among many other outlets) the Smithsonian Magazine, the Los Angeles Review of Books, Business Insider and LitReactor. I’m a regular co-host of the Haunted Hollywood Hour podcast.

Before Los Angeles, I lived in Hong Kong, where I was head of the Media Studies department in an international school. I grew up in England, and earned degrees from Oxford University and the Northern School of Film and Television.

I’m available to consult on movie, adaptation, memoir and book projects, as well as writing (including rewrite and ghost writing services) assignments. I also welcome media and teaching inquiries, especially Horror Film History related. If you have any questions, feel free to Contact Me.

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