Douglas Clegg is a writer of imaginative dark fiction (including horror, gothic, fantasy, supernatural, and suspense thrillers) and has been a professional novelist since he signed his first book contract with Simon & Schuster in 1987. He considers much of his horror fiction as being on the surrealistic side of the equation, venturing into the logic of nightmare and dream. His books have been published worldwide and translated into various editions. His short fiction has won the Bram Stoker Award, the International Horror Guild Award and the Shocker Award, and has been included in several Years’ Best anthologies In early 1999, Douglas Clegg launched the internet’s (and world’s) **first e-serial novel**. Called ***Naomi***, Clegg later went on to sell both hardcover and paperback rights. **Photo** The Official 2020 Author Photo (<a href="https://douglasclegg.com/bio/" target="_blank">Source</a>)