Crystal Quest Author Page

David Johnson

The author, David Johnson, photo courtesy DCSA

David Johnson lives in Devizes Wiltshire UK, with his family. His fascination with local places like Stonehenge, Avebury, and neighbouring Glastonbury has been central to establishing key elements of the story. His love of travel, history, Sci-fi, films, books and current affairs have all contributed to this story. Using reference to local places, mixed with classic elements of sci-fi, David has blended them to create this fast paced young adults Sci-fi quest.

Launch of Part 2 in Chippenham, Wiltshire, UK in November 2006

David Johnson has been writing and drawing children's / young adults' sci-fi and heroic stories for years. His first work was published in 1978 entitled 'CDCN 2100'. Since then he has written short stories, articles and produced associated artwork. His current work 'Crystal Quest' is a children's science fiction paperback series. He has several other projects in the pipe line...

In addition to being a published author, David has over thirty years experience with training, facilitating and running workshops. David has designed and run 1-2-1 skills transfers, schools workshops and a training programme for 250,000 people nationwide.

Listen to a radio interview with author David Johnson, in two parts:

David gives writing workshops and presentations in schools and his books are used by schools as part of their literary activities in the UK and abroad. He also gives talks and signings in bookshops in the UK and abroad. He has also been a guest speaker at International writing events abroad and spoken at schools in New Zealand and Eire.

David is available for signings, interviews, and workshops.

The picture on the right shows David at the launch of his second book "The Fires of Fury" at Waterstone's bookshop in Chippenham, Wiltshire in November 2006. He is accompanied by Kate Larsen, the artist who has created the wondeful images on the book covers.

Keen fans Claire, Katrina and Becky in 2008 (Photo thanks to DCSA)

2008 school workshop, picture thanks to Nursteed School, Devizes

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