Wayne Simmons is a successful author of horror novels, born in Belfast, Ireland. He has made a significant impact in the genre circuit with his compelling works, which are a blend of horror, crime, and science fiction. Before becoming a published author, Simmons wrote reviews and interviews for various e-zines, contributing to several magazines. His writing career took off after his first novel was published, and his work has since been published in the UK, Austria, Germany, Spain, Turkey, and North America. Simmons also contributes to Skin Deep Tattoo Magazine and is the PR/Marketing chief for Infected Books.
In addition to his career as a novelist, Simmons has a diverse background in intelligence and terrorism analysis. He served in the U.S. Navy and was recruited by the CIA in 1973, becoming part of an Outside Paramilitary Special Operations Group. Simmons worked against various threats, including narco-terrorists, arms smugglers, counterfeiters, cyber-terrorists, and industrial and economic espionage. His Deep Cover Intelligence Operations led to the seizure of illegal drugs worth over $1 Billion Dollars. Simmons has been a Fox News Channel Terrorism Analyst since 2002 and has consulted for the Bush White House and the Pentagon. He also served as the Senior Team Leader of the Human Terrain Team's in Afghanistan in 2008 and as the S-2, Senior Intelligence Advisor, for the Counter Insurgency Advisory and Assistance Team in Kabul, Afghanistan in 2010. Simmons is currently retired and resides in Annapolis, Maryland, with his wife.
Despite his background in intelligence and terrorism analysis, Simmons is best known for his work as a horror novelist. His novels, such as 'Flu' and 'Plastic Jesus,' have received critical acclaim. 'Flu' was even serialized by Sirius XM's Book Radio and became a bestseller. Simmons' writing is influenced by authors like Lawrence Block, Mickey Spillane, David Moody, and Stephen King. He is a contributor to Human Events, a conservative publication, and sits on the Advisory Council for the Intelligence Summit. Simmons is also a sought-after speaker and regularly contributes to Skin Deep Tattoo Magazine. He currently lives in Wales with his girlfriend and a Jack Russell Terrier named Dita.