Paul Kane is a highly acclaimed and accomplished author of dark fantasy and science fiction literature, with a remarkable portfolio of published works that have garnered widespread recognition and admiration. His impressive bibliography encompasses a diverse range of notable collections, including the critically acclaimed "Alone in the Dark", "Touching the Flame", "FunnyBones", "Peripheral Visions", "The Adventures of Dalton Quayle", "Shadow Writer", and "The Butterfly Man & Other Stories", among many other notable titles.
Paul has not only authored numerous publications, but has also ventured into the realm of education, imparting his expertise in art, creative writing, and film/media studies to students. Furthermore, he has collaborated with his wife, the renowned horror writer Marie O'Regan, in conducting workshops that have undoubtedly been a valuable learning experience for participants.
In addition to his academic pursuits, Paul has made significant contributions to the world of journalism, penning over 1000 articles and reviews for various newsstand magazines. His work has been featured in prominent publications such as SFX, DeathRay, Dreamwatch, Rue Morgue, Fangoria, and The Dark Side.
Paul, a prolific writer, has authored a multitude of non-fiction books that have garnered significant attention within the literary world. Among his notable works is "The Hellraiser Films and Their Legacy", a comprehensive tome that received a nomination for the prestigious British Fantasy Award. Additionally, Paul has penned "Voices in the Dark", an insightful interview book that features conversations with an array of prominent figures from the world of horror and entertainment. The book boasts an impressive roster of interviewees, including the renowned filmmaker John Carpenter, the esteemed actress Betsy Palmer, the provocative artist Rob Zombie, the accomplished director Stuart Gordon, and the talented actor Ron Perlman.
Paul has served as a co-editor on the Terror Tales and Shadow Writers anthologies, a testament to his dedication to the world of publishing. For the past five years, he has held the esteemed position of Special Publications Editor for the British Fantasy Society, a role that has allowed him to work alongside some of the most prominent authors in the industry. His collaborations have included the likes of Clive Barker, a master of the macabre, Robert Silverberg, a renowned science fiction and fantasy author, Brian Aldiss, a celebrated science fiction writer and critic, Stephen Gallagher, a versatile author known for his work in horror, science fiction, and fantasy, Muriel Gray, a journalist and author with a passion for the darker side of human nature, Graham Masterton, a prolific author of horror and erotic fiction, and Christopher Fowler, a critically acclaimed author of horror, science fiction, and fantasy novels.
Paul's most recent collaborative endeavors in the realm of mass market anthologies have yielded two notable publications: Hellbound Hearts, a collection of stories that draw inspiration from the rich mythology created by the renowned author Clive Barker, and The Mammoth Book of Body Horror, a joint effort with Marie O'Regan that boasts an impressive roster of contributors, including literary giants such as Stephen King, Clive Barker, James Herbert, Neil Gaiman, and the pioneering Mary Shelley.
Paul's literary work, specifically his narrative piece titled "Dead Time", underwent a transformation in the year 2008, as it was selected to be adapted into a television episode for the NBC and Lions Gate Television collaborative production, "Fear Itself". This episode, titled "New Year's Day", was brought to life under the creative direction of renowned filmmaker Darren Lynn Bousman, and featured a talented cast of actors, including the skilled Briana Evigan and the accomplished Niall Matter.
