Stephen is an Australian author and filmmaker. His short films and short stories have won numerous competitions and awards around the world. His debut novel, The Dead Path, was published in many countries and was named top Horror title in the 2011 RUSA Reading List. His second novel, The Broken Ones, was released in Australia in mid-2011 to excellent reviews, including being named the Sydney Morning Herald's Pick of the Week. Evidence from Stephen's childhood reveals he wanted to be an Egyptologist, a P-51 pilot, and Gigantor; instead he has worked as a handyman, drinks waiter, call centre operator, and illustrator. Now he makes stuff up for a living. He lives in Brisbane, Australia, with his wife, two young children, and very needy but well-loved black cat.