AUTHOR JOSH BLACKMON
Stories with bite, heart, and a little rebellion.
WRITER | GLORIFIED DOODLER
JOSH BLACKMON
Hi, I'm Josh. I write stories about ordinary people in ordinary places encountering extraordinary things. Usually spooky things.
My first novel started as a joke about vampires at roller derby practice. I took it too far, and somehow it became a trilogy. Those books are definitely not for kids, so when my daughters started getting into reading, I decided to write something they could enjoy, too. That's how Sundown at Splashtown came about.
I live in North Florida with my wife and daughters. I spent years working in newspapers, and these days I write mostly on my phone, draw things that amuse me, and continue to struggle with comma splices.
I take the writing seriously. Everything else is negotiable.
Before I wanted to be a writer, I wanted to be a cartoonist. I never really stopped drawing, and now I create illustrations for some of my books.
Fun Fact: The look of Splashtown actually comes from a comic I drew in middle school. When I'm not working on book illustrations, I'm usually drawing something ridiculous.
LET'S TALK!
I'm available for school visits, library events, book clubs, festivals, and podcasts. Whether it's writing, illustration, or independent publishing, I'm always happy to talk about the creative process.
For inquiries, email authorjoshblackmon@gmail.com.