Dan Wagstaffe was born in Leeds on October 25th 1979.

He's a playwright, author and film maker, currently living in Yorkshire. He spent early years playing football, but soon developed a passion for writing.

Dan is currently writing a stage play 'A Charitable Man' which will premiere in the Studio at Harrogate Theatre in May 2011.

In 2004, he spent several months on a theatre writing course at York Theatre Royal.

"It depicts society perfectly well. Indeed, it makes me feel the same complex mixture of emotions I usually feel for the human kind. Mixture that often makes me say I don't belong to that species, or maybe I'm just not in the same stage of evolution."

Cecilia Faccini (Italy) talking about Zoo Call

This period allowed him to write a short monologue, A Charitable Man. The script was due to be filmed on location at the Deans Court Hotel with a view to being screened at the theatre, but an eleventh hour equity dispute meant the project failed to materialise.

"A hugely promising first novel...there is no doubt that you have a real talent."

David Nobbs (Two Ronnies / Creator of Reg Perrin) talking about Honey Rich

He joined Script Yorkshire in 2005. In 2006, his first stage play Blood Relative was performed at NAPA Theatre, Hull. The piece covered issues such as parental responsibility, suburban nightmares and accidental incest. In the same year, he contributed several pages of dialogue to a team written radio play Firestarter.

"Honey Rich is quite possibly the most hilarious, entertaining book I've ever read. Absolutely superb!"

M.Gallagher (Leeds) talking about Honey Rich

Early in 2007, whilst living in the Yorkshire Wolds, he was accepted on a writing scheme at Hull Truck Theatre. During the summer, he penned his debut novel Honey Rich.

The book, published in February 2009, follows protagonist Nige Honey; a lowly professional footballer who embarks on a frightening journey of self discovery. Interviewed on BBC radio London, featured in national and regional newspapers, plus favourable comments from seasoned authors such as John King and David Nobbs, the book could be considered a relative success.

In July 2010, Dan wrote and directed a short drama 'Bang Up Or Pay Back?'