David Stricklen
In a former life, David was an airport police chief with 30 years experience in law enforcement. After retiring, David went all in on his creative side. He has written a series of three sought after MG fantasy adventure books: Beneath and Beyond, Through the Eyes of the Beast and The Heart of the Swarm. His new release is a contem.... more
In a former life, David was an airport police chief with 30 years experience in law enforcement. After retiring, David went all in on his creative side. He has written a series of three sought after MG fantasy adventure books: Beneath and Beyond, Through the Eyes of the Beast and The Heart of the Swarm. His new release is a contemporary MG fiction entitled Ripley Robinson and the Worm Charmer, which is reviewer recommended by Kirkus Review and Midwest Book Review and is gaining momentum. His books and school visits are filled with magic and creativity. David’s reverse perspective painting was an ArtPrize 3D 2018 popular vote finalist & a post prize Colors of Community 3D & 2D popular vote first place.
David is an active Michigan SCBWI event planner and also the Michigan SCBWI indie coordinator and Shop Talk Coordinator. For more about Dave and his books, go to: www.Blackwaterpond.com
