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- Norwich, Norfolk
- United Kingdom
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- Relationship Status:
- Single
- About Me:
- I was born in Camden, London but presently reside in East Anglia (on the Norfolk/Suffolk border).
After attending college I embarked on a career within the 'Animal Welfare' sector (RSPCA, Battersea Dogs Home, DEFRA, Mayhew Animal Home), before returning to my passion for literature.
I am currently juggling work at the Suffolk Owl Sanctuary with trying to establish a full-time literary career.
In 2005 I managed to secure a three-book deal with Pegasus Publishers, who are based in Cambridge.
All novels thus far are dark psychological thrillers (think Val McDermid/Bret Easton Ellis with Gothic sensibilities!)
My debut novel 'Redemption' was released 23/01/06 (thankfully to positive reviews) with the sequel 'Dominion' following 08/10/07. The third (but hopefully not final) contracted novel is currently a work in progress...
www.pegasuspublishers.com
- My Birthdate:
- 11/05/1966
- My Birthplace:
- London
- My Hometown:
- Camden
- My Website:
- http://www.myspace.com/waynesharrocks
- My Favorite Website:
- http://www.authorsden.com/waynesharrocks
- My Favorite Places on Earth:
- Spain, Gran Canaria
- My Favorite Foods:
- Spanish, Chinese
- My Favorite Beverages:
- Jack Daniels
- My Favorite People:
- Heroes: E.A.Poe, Anne Rice, Bret Easton Ellis, Marc Bolan & Jim Morrison.
- My Favorite Books:
- The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice , James Herbert-The Rats/Lair/Domain, E.A.Poe-The Murders in the Rue Morgue , Patrick Suskind-Perfume & Bret Easton Ellis- American Psycho
- My Favorite Movies:
- The Crow, Interview with a Vampire, Dracula, Saw, American Psycho, Rogue Trader... Also anything with J.Depp/Winona Ryder
- My Favorite Television Shows:
- Dexter, Friends
- My Favorite Music:
- Gothic, Rock, Metal, New Romantic/Futurist...
- My School or Alma Mater:
- High School/College...
- My Career:
- I am currently juggling work at the Suffolk Owl Sanctuary with trying to establish a full-time literary career.
- My Accomplishments:
- In 2005 I managed to secure a three-book deal with Pegasus Publishers.
www.pegasuspublishers.com
My debut novel 'Redemption' was shortlisted for Channel 4 Televisions 'Richard & Judy Book-Club Competition' & nominated for both the Guardian First Book Award & The McKitterick Prize.
- Why I'm Here:
- Personal, Professional, To Network, To Make Friends, To Share Ideas, To Learn
- My Passion:
- Music,Art/Design,Cinema,Theatre,Literature,Atlantis, Egyptology,Astrology,Travel
- My Hopes:
- Health, happiness & a full time literary career...
- My Dreams:
- Health, happiness & a full time literary career...
- What Else?:
- Too many to mention-I'm very high maintenance! lol
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Wayne Sharrocks Interview in Vinilian Press E-Zine.
PLEASE CONTACT VINILE COVEN (ON MYSPACE FRIENDS PAGE) OR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING LINKS FOR DETAILS...
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Posted on November 9, 2008 at 4:14pm —
Vampiress by Wayne Sharrocks
Category: Writing and Poetry
This was penned for the Film Premiere of 'Revival of Darkness' (which had a themed Masquerade Ball) & was read out at midnight, just before the guests unmasked...
A life too cursed for day
She awaits the decadent dark
A cloak of beauty drowns her sighs
This Angel in disguise...
The walls of her heart may crumble
As she feels her dreams unfurl
The conclusion ever nearer
As midnight chimes her goal...
The only time she can re… Continue
Posted on November 9, 2008 at 4:11pm —
Wayne Sharrocks Interview in Spiders Web 'Zine
Category: Writing and Poetry
* PLEASE CHECK OUT THIS FANTASTIC 'ZINE & HOPE THAT YOU ENJOY MY INTERVIEW PIECE.
SPIDER'S WEB ISSUE 9
INTERVIEWS
Black Roses, Poetry and Death (USA)
Club Antichrist (London, UK)
Crysalys (Italy)
Wayne Sharrocks (Goth Writer, UK)
Temujin (Australia)
Second Skin (Italy)
Frightdoll (USA)
In Loving Memory (Italy)
Ismini (Greece)
Lace Me Up (Dublin, Ireland)
LIFE AS A GOTH
DJ Zynthexia (Finland)
Amaranth (UK… Continue
Posted on November 9, 2008 at 4:05pm —
Wayne Sharrocks Interview in The Endless Dark Club 'Zine
Category: Writing and Poetry
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Endless Dark Club 'Zine (Issue 17).
Please check out my interview & the book-review(s) in this fantastic Gothic/Rock/Alternative 'zine.
Copies are 3 Euros.
Interested parties please contact Magda via her MySpace link or place order to:
Endless Dark Club, A/C Magda Estrela, Rua Antero Nobre, No.16,3o dto. 8700-240 Olhao, Portugal
Posted on November 9, 2008 at 4:03pm —
Latest Novel - Dominion by Wayne Sharrocks
Category: Writing and Poetry
Released 8th October.
SYNOPSIS
The story is (again) a dark, but occasionally erotic and humorous psychological thriller.
Indelibly scarred by childhood trauma and neglect, the main character (Karl Connor), attempted to flee from the dark shadows of his young life, the horrors that he had experienced and the inner demons that continued to haunt him.
As the past and present collide the brutal truth is that the long slide into violence h… Continue
Posted on November 9, 2008 at 4:01pm —
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