Paul Magrs 

Paul Magrs is an English writer and lecturer.

He was born in Jarrow, England. 

He is best known for his works in science fiction, fantasy, and horror, often blending elements of the whimsical and the darkly absurd. 

Magrs studied English at university. He initially worked as a bookseller before pursuing his own writing career. His debut novel, The Wormwood Star (1995), showcased his early flair for combining the fantastical with the unusual, an approach he would continue to refine throughout his career.

One of Magrs’ most popular works is his long-running Doctor Who series. His first contribution to the franchise was in 2002 with the novel The Scarlet Empress. He went on to write several more Doctor Who books, most notably the Doctor Who: The Book of the Dead and Doctor Who: The House on the Edge of the World.

Magrs is also well known for his Brenda & Effie series, a collection of novels and short stories which follows the adventures of two middle-aged women, one of whom is a witch, as they navigate strange and supernatural occurrences.