A S King

Daniel Michael King, known professionally as A. S. King, is a British author and screenwriter born on March 5, 1969. He has authored over a dozen books, with his early works including 'The Burglar Diaries', 'The Bank Robber Diaries', and 'The Hitman Diaries', all published by Serpent's Tail. His career also includes screenwriting, notably co-writing the BAFTA-nominated film 'Wild Bill'.

King's background includes a period working in various manual labor jobs before pursuing higher education in journalism. He eventually became the editor of 'Mayfair' magazine. His literary output spans various genres, and several of his books have been adapted into film and television productions, including a BBC sitcom based on 'Thieves Like Us' and the feature film 'Eat Locals'. He has received awards for his writing, including the Amazon.co.uk Bursary Award and a Writers' Guild of Great Britain Award.

Born Daniel Michael King in Slough, Buckinghamshire, in 1969, he spent his early years on the Britwell Estate before moving to Yateley, Hampshire. After leaving school at 16 without qualifications, King worked in manual labor roles, including stacking shelves and as a hod carrier on building sites. He later attended college, undertaking an Access course that led to a journalism degree at The London College of Printing. His early career in publishing saw him working on various magazine titles, culminating in his role as Editor of 'Mayfair' magazine. A review in The Times highlighted his diverse professional background, noting his previous work as a postman and editor of a men's magazine.

A. S. King is recognized for his prolific writing, with over a dozen books to his name. His early 'Diaries' series, including 'The Burglar Diaries', 'The Bank Robber Diaries', and 'The Hitman Diaries', established his presence in the literary scene. His work has also been adapted for other media; the BBC produced a sitcom titled 'Thieves Like Us' based on 'The Burglar Diaries', and his book 'The Hitman Diaries' was adapted into a short film. More recently, his novel 'Eat Local' was adapted into a feature film directed by Jason Flemyng. His writing has also been translated into German, with titles like 'Mordsjob' and 'Das Haus der Monster' being published.

Beyond his novels, A. S. King has a significant career as a screenwriter. He co-wrote the feature film 'Wild Bill' with Dexter Fletcher, a project that earned a BAFTA nomination for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer. He also wrote the feature film 'Eat Locals'. His contributions to film and television extend to adaptations of his own work, such as the short film adaptation of 'The Hitman Diaries' and the sitcom 'Thieves Like Us'. He has also been involved in the creation of several short films, either as a writer or through adaptations of his stories.