David Billingsley

David Billingsley is a writer who has spent most of his life in Texas and the American West. He has published five books. His interest in writing stems back to 2001 when he challenged himself to write a novel based on a scene he witnessed in a small West Texas town. After leaving it on the shelf for many years, that novel, The Connection, turned out to be his fourth book. For his fifth book, he has turned to something a little different. Fort Union, a whodunit, is set in 1868 in the American West with a mix of mystery, history, and romance.

His first two books, The Redemption and The Switch, have been out and selling well for several years. Full of twists and turns, mystery, romance, and suspense, all of his novels will leave you guessing with surprise endings.

His third book, The Five O'Clock Follies, was a completely different endeavor. Co-written with Vietnam veteran Richard Brundage, the funny and emotionally powerful novel is set in the Vietnam War era. Think MASH in Vietnam, except at a media press center.

When David's not writing, he'll be out photographing the West.

His goal: To write "just a good book" for his readers. Reading should be enjoyment, not work.