I’d like to welcome fellow Solstice author David W. Thompson to my site!
My name is David W. Thompson, a recent retiree from the aerospace industry, and a recently published author. I am a father, grandfather, husband, and lover of cheesecake! I enjoy woodcarving, kayaking, wine making and the outdoors. I love puppies, moonlight walks in the mountains, and I want peace on Earth. Despite this, I’ve never been asked to participate in a beauty contest. It may be because I look lousy in a bikini.
Current- My novel “Sister Witch, The Life of Moll Dyer” was released by Solstice Publishing on Halloween 2017. It’s a hist-fic novel with magical realism inspired by the legend of Moll Dyer, a 17th century accused witch. Her story’s haunted me since I was a child huddled around a campfire listening to spooky stories- some all too true! The historical evidence of Moll’s life is minimal, due to the time period she lived in, but also because of a courthouse fire. The legends and oral traditions from the area, however, are extensive and every local family is adamant that their version is the most accurate one! I combined the mythos and the historical record to create her story, and I’ve been overwhelmed with the positive reactions it’s received so far! Even though one local lady suggested I watch my back as “Moll will come and get you for writing that book.”
Marching On– I recently signed a contract for Book 2 of the Dyer family series- “His Father’s Blood.” This novel follows John Dyer- skin walker and great-great grandson of the venerable Moll Dyer– in his quest for a peaceful life. But the demon cursing the Dyer family for generations returns even stronger, and lays claim to another Dyer child. Once again, the family must fight to save their bloodline from demonic enslavement. The novel begins during the waning years of the 18th century and continues the saga initiated in “Sister Witch.”
Future Projects? Book #3 in the Dyer family series is already a WIP. I am considering a prequel to Sister Witch, as Moll has become such a beloved character. I am also outlining what I envision as a reimagining of the first vampire story.
By way of warning, my author’s voice (twisted by my characters’ whispers) tends to cast light on the less savory aspects of the human condition. You know, the people and things scurrying about in the darkness– waiting to pounce! Hence my tagline- “Often bloody. Habitually dark. Always original.”
In conclusion, I’d like to thank K.Francoeur/Anna Belle for this opportunity to share a bit with you! Also, thank you for reading this far! If I’ve piqued your interests in my work, please peruse my links below. Best to you and yours, Dave T.
https://www.amazon.com/David-W.-Thompson/e/B076L9CF3W
https://www.facebook.com/AuthorOfParanormal/
https://www.dthompsonwrites.com/
https://twitter.com/Thompson_DavidW
If you are interested in the historical Moll Dyer:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1497191007012726/