About
English horror and fantasy writer who published his most famous ghost story collection, Incredible Adventures, in 1914. His most famous individual stories include "The Willows" and "The Wendigo"; his novels include The Extra Day and The Promise of Air.
Before Fame
Before becoming a full-time writer, he worked several odd jobs, including bartender, newspaper reporter, and model.
Trivia
He published a 1923 autobiography entitled Episodes Before Thirty.
Family Life
He grew up in Shooter's Hill, Kent, where his father worked for the local post office.
Associated With
He and Peter Straub both wrote works of horror fiction.
