Dewayne BuckmanThis is Buckman's debut novel, but it's not his first venture in writing. He worked in the newspaper industry for more than 25 years, working as a reporter and editor before becoming a division manager and vice-president of sales. Like most people, prticularly writers, Buckman has always wanted to publish a novel. And, like most people, life and work got in the way. However, still determined, he eventually decided to put all those years of education and experience to the test and write a book. Ironically, his debut novel is fiction instead of non-fiction about news or politics. Instead, it's in the categories of dark fantasy, suspense and romance genres, but it's more than that, according to Buckman. The book's protagonist is a lowly character, allegoric of the shortcomings in all of us. We all have questions about life, God, and our futures. And the story's main character looks for answers to all of those questions, hopefully, in an entertaining and enlightening effort. I never imagined I'd be writing a book about vampires. And then, one day, I heard a song, and it planted a strange seed. After that, the book almost wrote itself, said Buckman. Buckman resides in central Mississippi. He has two daughters and four grandchildren, whom he loves and adores. He enjoys reading, following tropical weather, and college football. Read More Read Less