David Wong is the pseudonym of American author Jason Pargin, who is well-known for his humorous horror and adventure novels. Wong has established himself as a New York Times bestselling author, with a unique writing style that combines humor and horror in a way that captivates readers.
Jason Pargin was born on January 10, 1975, in Lawrenceville, Illinois. He attended high school, where he met Mark Leighty, also known as John Ceese. The two writers met in an art class and shared ideas, with Wong eventually attending Southern Illinois University and enrolling in a radio-television program. After campus, he lived in Marion, Illinois until late in 2014, when he moved to Nashville.
As David Wong, Pargin has written several novels, including "This Book is Full of Spiders," "John Dies at the End," and "Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits." "John Dies at the End" was featured in a film in 2012 using the same name. In addition to his work as an author, Wong is also the editor of Cracked, a humor website. He is known for his witty and satirical take on a variety of topics, making him a popular figure in the humor and horror genres.
Pargin has since started publishing under his real name, Jason Pargin, and has a new Goodreads profile that readers can follow. Despite the change in his publishing name, Wong's unique writing style and humor continue to captivate readers, making him a beloved author in the genre. His work as a New York Times bestselling author, former Executive Editor of Cracked.com, and the author of the Zoey Ashe novels has solidified his place as a talented and entertaining writer.