Paul finch author biography

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Crime, Horror and Science Fiction, Fantasy and Historical

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English author and scriptwriter

Paul Finch is an English author and scriptwriter. He began his writing career on the British television programme The Bill. His early scripts were for children's animation. He has written over 300 short stories which have appeared in magazines, such as All Hallows, the magazine of the Ghost Story Society and Black Static. He also edits anthologies of Horror stories with the overall title of Terror Tales. He has written variously for the books and other spin-offs from Doctor Who. He is the author of the ongoing series of DS Mark Heck Heckenberg novels.

Early life and education

Finch is the son of British television scriptwriter and dramatist Brian Finch. He was a police officer with the Greater Manchester Police until 1988 and later a journalist.

Children's animation

In 1998 Finch wrote one episode of Little Hippo: Hippos Ahoy for Siriol Productions. In 2002 he worked on fifty 6½ minute episodes of an animated TV series for children called Nora and the Magic Tree for Hogg's Back Films.

Film

Finch wrote additional material for the 2005 film Spirit Trap and co-wrote the 2011 film The Devil's Rock with Paul Campion and Brett Ihaka.

Finch wrote the screenplay for War Wolf, which is in pre-production at Amber Entertainment, wi

Meet Paul Finch, an English author and scriptwriter who has left his mark on a variety of genres. From crime and thriller to horror and science fiction, Finch’s writing prowess knows no bounds. His journey began with the British television show, The Bill, and has since blossomed into a career that boasts over 300 short stories, numerous children’s animation scripts, and a gripping series of novels featuring the character DS Mark “Heck” Heckenberg. His work has not gone unnoticed, earning him several nominations and awards in the fantasy and horror literature space.

The Early Years and Education

Paul Finch was born in Lancashire, England, to Brian Finch, a renowned British television scriptwriter and dramatist. Before embarking on his writing career, Finch served as a police officer with the Greater Manchester Police until 1988. He then shifted gears to journalism. He completed his education at Goldsmiths, University of London.

A Stint in Children’s Animation

In 1998, Finch dipped his toes into the world of children’s animation. He penned an episode each for the animated series Little Hippo: Hippos Ahoy and Fix and Foxi: A Knight to Remember for Siriol Productions. In 2002, he worked on fifty 6½ minute episodes of Nora and the Magic Tree, a children’s animated TV series for Hogg’s Back Films.

A Journey into Film

Finch’s journey into film began with additional material for the 2005 film Spirit Trap. He later joined forces with Paul Campion and Brett Ihaka to co-write the 2011 film The Devil’s Rock. Finch also wrote the screenplay for War Wolf, which is currently in pre-production at Amber Entertainment, with Paul Campion attached to direct.

The Doctor Who Connection

Finch has made significant contributions to the Doctor Who franchise, including writing for books and other spin-offs. Some of his notable works include “Spoil Sport,” a story set in Prague featuring the Third Doctor and J