Michael Thompson

Michael Thompson is an award-winning author and illustrator from Northern Virginia.

He began his career at thirteen with the publication of his action-packed illustrated chapter book series, Chicken Boy. His debut YA portal fantasy novel, World of the Orb, earned international acclaim in the Feathered Quill Book Awards, alongside his folkloric sea adventure novel, Winslow Hoffner’s Incredible Encounters.

In his most recent publication, Winslow Hoffner's High-Sailing Adventures, Michael returns to the enchanting world of Winslow Hoffner with witty characters, gripping mystery, and fast-paced storytelling decorated by such myths as the Loch Ness Monster and other awe-inspiring legends of cryptozoology.

Michael continues to produce fast-paced storytelling in diverse mediums, sharing the theme of plunging ordinary characters into extraordinary situations, with emphases on humor, adventure, and heart.