Hailing from Melbourne, M.K. Trott delves deep into the realms of literature and creative writing. With a profound love for the written word, he ventured into higher learning in order to improve his skills and ultimately earned a master's degree in creative writing. While horror remains his favourite genre, he plans to venture into the realm of fantasy.

In the company of his beloved calico cat, Tiger Lilly, M.K. enjoys writing about flawed and vulnerable characters whose sanity is always under threat. He takes great pleasure in bringing their innermost fears and desires to the surface – then smothering them in gore.

He's currently working on a new zombie novel.

M.K. TROTT

Black and white photo of a 30-year-old Caucasian man with short hair, wearing black, and smoking a cigar
Black and white photo of a 30-year-old Caucasian man with short hair, wearing black, and smoking a cigar

A young adult novel about undead creatures terrorising the island of San Cora. A heart-thumping horror novel for lovers of the zombie genre.

Book cover depicting a lighthouse in a storm. Black birds fill the red sky and red lightning strikes
Book cover depicting a lighthouse in a storm. Black birds fill the red sky and red lightning strikes

When terrifying monsters are suddenly released from the "void" they turn the innocent townspeople of Brooke into murderous undead "Sleepers".

Love short horror fiction? Be sure to watch out for M.K.'s disturbing masterpiece Lemon in this impressive anthology of short horror tales. Published by Anatolian Press (US).

A black book cover featuring a bright pink line drawing of an open book
A black book cover featuring a bright pink line drawing of an open book
A black, white, and red book cover featuring a scarecrow in a cemetery and huge blood-red moon
A black, white, and red book cover featuring a scarecrow in a cemetery and huge blood-red moon
A black book cover featuring a stylised chalk outline of a multi storey apartment building with different coloured windows
A black book cover featuring a stylised chalk outline of a multi storey apartment building with different coloured windows
A black book cover featuring a house located in a deep dark forest
A black book cover featuring a house located in a deep dark forest
A white book cover features a black line drawing in the style of a tarot card of a skeletal knight on horseback
A white book cover features a black line drawing in the style of a tarot card of a skeletal knight on horseback

A compelling tapestry of interconnected stories that explore the lives, struggles, and secrets of residents in an apartment building, revealing the profound and surprising ways their lives intersect.

Eleven-year-old Rudy and his mother move to a remote town, where Rudy, feeling alone and helpless, uncovers an ancient horror lurking in the shadows.

In Somerset, England, in the year 1356, a knight has fallen far from grace. After years of fighting for his King and losing a hand in battle, he resorts to black magic in order to save his family from the Great Pestilence.

A black and white image of lily pads on a pond. A large bright pink lily with yellow stamen is featured on the lower right
A black and white image of lily pads on a pond. A large bright pink lily with yellow stamen is featured on the lower right

Frustrated by his attempts to recreate the bliss of a dream world through art, Martin enlists Lily's help to dance, hoping to capture his dream's essence.

A grey book cover featuring two 3D rats wearing coloured vests and ribbons around their heads
A grey book cover featuring two 3D rats wearing coloured vests and ribbons around their heads

A charming children's picture book about friendship and the danger of judging others by their appearance. Suitable for ages 3-6. Published by Dixi Books (UK).

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