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A. C. Ellis has had short science fiction and mysteries published in magazines and on the Web, and novel length mysteries and science fiction released in paperback editions and as e-books. An independent Los Angeles film producer recently optioned one of his novels. He spent two terms in the U.S. Navy and worked twenty-two years for a major telecommunications company. He also worked various odd jobs over the years, including bartender, bookstore clerk, and even a short stint working as support staff for a one-time state governor.Ellis lives in Denver, Colorado. His Web site is located at www.acellis.net

A. F. Waddell writes multi-genre short stories and is working on a novel. Works include the Thelma and Louise parody "Tina and Lucille" in The Mammoth Book of on the Road (Carroll and Graf/Robinson); "Cashmeres Must Die" in Leather, Lace and Lust (Venus Books; Berkley Books) and The Mammoth Book of Best New Erotica, Volume Four (Carroll and Graf); "The Road Killers" in The Wildest Ones: Hot Biker Tales (STARbooks Press); "Whitewood" in Foreign Affairs: Erotic Travel Tales (Cleis Press); "Marilyn" in Wicked: Sexy Tales of Legendary Lovers (Cleis Press); "Bodies of Water" in Amazons: Sexy Tales of Strong Women (Thunder's Mouth Press)

Well, I have published several non-fiction, true crime articles... that should count for something but probably doesn't. Anyhoo, I am currently shopping for that elusive agent who loves my book as much as I do.

Author of LAST LIGHT and A THOUSAND SUNS (nominated by ITW for Best Debut Thriller). I'm beavering away on the next, but it can be quite a lonely business, tucked away in my study. So it's nice to be able to chew the cud with people with a passion for books.If the surname sounds vaguely familiar, my brother is Simon Scarrow, author of the roman series.

I have been writing for quite a while, mostly developing a series featuring my detective Gary Goodhew.My first book, Cambridgeshire Murders was published by Sutton Publishing in October 2005.Since working with my agent, Broo Doherty, things have really started to come together and this year I will have two books published.The first is with Constable and Robinson, it's called Cambridge Blue and features my series character Gary Goodhew. I'm thrilled that my detective will at last be getting his big break!The other is a non-fiction book called Death in the Family which is being published by the History Press. It is the biography of the Billington family of hangmen, who conducted executions between 1884 and 1905. In total they executed 235 people.I am also a script writer - check out my home made B-Movie SCREAM!... There is a crime in it!

Born in Orkney, but lived in Edinburgh for most of my adult life. First novel, Two-Way Split, shortlisted for the CWA Debut Dagger and went on to win the 2007 Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year. Second novel, Kiss Her Goodbye, nominated for Edgar, Anthony and Gumshoe awards. Third novel, Hard Man, winner of the inaugural Spinetingler award for Best Novel -- New Voice. Also the author of Kill Clock, a novella for emergent adult readers. New novel, Savage Night, out March '08 in the UK and June '08 in the US.

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Amanda Howard is an Australian based author and criminal consultant who has spent the past fifteen years studying and interviewing serial killers. Amanda has provided expert analysis and insight regarding serial killers and Australian crime for media, television and film productions as well as other projects within Australia and internationally.To further her criminological research, Amanda is nearing completion of her Bachelor of Social Science (Criminology). She is a mature aged student.ConsultancyAmanda Howard has used her experience and expertise to provide consultations regarding serial killers and Australian crime for a number of television, movie and documentary production companies throughout Australia and the world.Recent consultancy projects include a documentary on serial killer David Birnie and a film about the life of 1920’s New York serial killer Albert Fish. She featured in the "Crimes that Shook the World: Ivan Milat" documentary for the Discovery Channel.She has also coached actors in portraying real-life serial killers on the big screen, based on her experience with killers.Published WorksRiver of Blood: Serial Killers and Their VictimsA full-length true crime encyclopaedia written with co-author Martin Smith, The book was published by Universal Publishers, and is available worldwide. (August 2004)The Lottery KidnappingA forensic investigation into Australia's first and most famous kidnapping/murder of Graeme Thorne (for readership ages 8-14) August 2007Terror in the SkyThe Lockerbie bombing was a hint of the terror attacks that haunt us every day. Terror in the Sky investigates the forensic evidence of a terrorist bombing (for readership ages 8-14) August 2007Art Theft!A robbery of two Van Gogh painting, by a professional thief and an accomplice. What evidence did the robbers leave behind? (for readership 8-14) August 2007Journal ArticlesAmanda has written a number of articles on serial killers with a focus on the juxtaposition of Jack the Ripper and other killers. Articles include:Sex or No Sex - Jack the RapistOctober 2007Article published in the journal RipperologistMan of ShadowsDecember 2005 (Co-authored with Adam Went and Antonio Sironi)Article published in the journal RipperologistFactor XApril 2005Article published in the journal RipperNotesJtR: Not a World’s First:October 2004Article published in the journal RipperNotesMedia InterviewsAmanda has participated in many interviews regarding serial killers and topical crimes. Her interviews have been produced for Australian TV programs such as Today Tonight, Enough Rope with Andrew Denton.She has done extensive radio interviews across Australia with 2UE, 2SM, 4BC, 2CC, 3AKPrinted MediaAmanda's work, particularly her work with serial killers from around the world, has also appeared in the Australian women’s magazine, New Idea. She has also provided detailed research analyses via email for many production companies.Current ProjectsAmanda is currently working on two projects. She is nearing the completion of a book on Australian Crime entitled Loss of Innocence: A Nation's Deadly History as well as co-authoring a work on child sexual predators with Dr Paul Wilson, OAM.She has also just hit the half-way mark in her first fiction event.

Short stories in:BriefspendulumVerandahPage SeventeenWoorillaTarrallaaustralianreader.comTambaSlippery When WetBest Australian Stories 2006

My young adult novel will be published late 2008 by Text Publishing. Title to be advised. Publishing schedule to be advised.