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2013
My first book! It was a challenge, I'll admit, but oh what a story. My wife, Rose, owned a bookstore on Brindlee Mountain and I helped on my days off. Without a doubt this stimulated my interest in fiction writing. As Easy says in the early pages of Page Thirteen - The Book, the nuns at St. Agnes made sure that we learned to read and write. So, why not? I wrote this one after leaving the Big Easy and heading for the hills. This story brings aspects of that journey to its pages. A note of interest: I've recently completed my sixth novel. It will predate my first and serve nicely as a prequel to Page Thirteen - The Book. Watch for it. Hope you enjoy and God Bless. - David A. Myers
2014
The Novels
David A. Myers
Greetings! A little about the author.
I was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and raised in the 'Old Jefferson' section of town. Old Jefferson lies between the Mississippi River and the multi-track train lines that descend the Huey Long bridge and carry freight into the city. It's just upriver from New Orleans' Carrollton district.
The Old Jefferson area has been unique in several ways. For one thing, it was defined by semi-hard borders with Jefferson Highway being its lifeline. In addition to the north and south borders, the river and the railroad yard, East/West borders are identified as the Orleans Parish line and the Huey P. Long Bridge respectively. The neighborhoods on either side of Jefferson Highway produced a citizenry of hard-working, well educated, and charitable people. In many ways it was a rough and tumble part of town, a curious blend of city and country living.
I hope that my novels reflect that character set. You'll note that, even in the stories set in the hills, there are connections to the Big Easy. That shouldn't be surprising. New Orleans is indeed a 'southern' city, albeit a distinctively atypical one.
All that being said, I encourage readers to sit back, relax, and enjoy the stories. Some characters and events may seem to be based (loosely) on actual people and events. And feel free to leave me a note, review or question. It'll make my day.
With best regards,
Dave Myers
authorsdesk@pagethirteenbooks.com
2012
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2011
This is the first of my Mountain Village stories. I stumbled into an antique store on Main Street and the outline for Katelyn Manor began taking shape. I intended to put this one out as a lighter and funnier work while maintaining a level of mystery. I think it comes across that way. In any event, I can say that this was my most enjoyable project to date! As an added bonus, it put the town into an uproar wondering upon whom certain characters may have been based. (chuckle) Only two people know for sure. (another chuckle) - David A. Myers
This is one that rings close to home in many ways. The era of the Kennedy assassinations, before and after, were tumultuous times in New Orlean with connections involving Oswald, Ruby, Jim Garrison and Clay Shaw, and multiple 'mob' figures. I love the way this story unfolds, and I hope readers do as well. Though A Widow is a work of fiction, there may be settings and characters that seem vaguely and coincidentally familiar to some. I hope you enjoy reading this one as much as I enjoyed penning it. With best regards, - David A. Myers
Page Thirteen - Chief is my second novel and it's one I was 'chomping at the bits' to write. The story centers around a character referred to as "Chief," who is a union ironworker in his prime. Earlier in life I'd spent time working iron out of Local 58. The characters working that trade practically write their own stories and the ironworker upon which Chief is loosely based is an urban legend in the trade. Chief is also a love and redemption story. I've been asked (or axxed as we say in New Orleans) several times for a name. "Upon whom was the 'Chief' character based. Sorry. It won't be forthcoming. All I'll say is that Page Thirteen - Chief has been my personal favorite for a few years. God Bless. - David A. Myers
Sheriff Mike Holcomb, who had short and quick appearances in Katelyn Manor and Mona White's Diary, finds himself in the spotlight in The Shadow Man. I have to admit that I came to like tough-as-nails Mike. The Shadow Man will find Mike in various locations, anywhere between Guntersville, Alabama and New Orleans, Louisiana, in search of the mysterious Shadow Man's identity. My editor declared The Shadow Man to be my best-written novel, though she maintains that Katelyn Manor is still her favorite. In any event, enjoy. I'm determined to bring Mike back soon. And where would he be without his partner, the Lady-Smith packing Carmen Ducote. - David A. Myers
Mona White ... There's a lot that could be said about this poor girl. 'Mona White's Diary' is a sequel to my popular 'Katelyn Manor.' Unlike the light and whimsical 'Katelyn,' Mona's story relates a dark and dismal side of mountain village life. I really felt for this girl and the directions her life took. I spent some time on Main Street looking into this one, completely unaware of where her story would lead. One thing I will say for Mona is that she never tossed in the towel. - David A. Myers