Mark Hayhurst

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Mark Hayhurst, born August 5, 1976 in Wakefield, England, is an author and musician, best known for his debut novel, Friday at the Nobody Inn. Hayhurst is the lead singer, songwriter and guitarist for the band, P.L.U.K., formerly known as Planet Lounge. P.L.U.K has toured with Shed Seven, Kaiser Chiefs, and Corinne Bailey Rae.

Hayhurst was inspired by the comedy troupe, The League of Gentlemen, to write comedy sketches. Friday at Nobody Inn began as a comedy sketch, was lengthened into a script and was then finalized as a novel. PaperBooks signed Hayhurst to a three book deal.

Hayhurst is married and lives in Yorkshire, England.