Graham Joyce ( 22 October 1954 -- 9 September 2014 ) was a British writer of speculative fiction and the recipient of numerous awards , including the O Henry Award , for both his novels and short stories .
Dr. Graham Joyce ( 22 October 1954 - 9 September 2014 ) was an English writer of speculative fiction . He was the winner of many awards , including the O Henry Award , for both his novels and short stories .