Richard Chizmar

Richard Thomas Chizmar (born December 21, 1965) is an American author, editor, screenwriter, and publisher. He is the founder, publisher, and editor of Cemetery Dance magazine and Cemetery Dance Publications. Chizmar is the coauthor (with Stephen King) of the bestselling novella Gwendy’s Button Box and has written numerous novels, novellas, and short stories mainly in horror and dark fiction. He has edited many anthologies, produced films, and written screenplays; his work has received multiple awards and has been translated into many languages.