David Brautigam
David William Brautigam[1] (born October 8, 1981, in Palm Springs, California) is an American novelist, screenwriter, and founder of David Brautigam Entertainment. Brautigam's debut novel, Revenge is a Must (2024),[2] which explores themes of family, loyalty, and vengeance, marks his transition from screenwriting to novel writing.
Early life and education
Brautigam was born in Palm Springs, and grew up in Tualatin, Oregon. He was an all-state basketball player at Tualatin High School,[3] graduating in 2000, and later played for Western Oregon University. After his playing career, Brautigam transitioned to coaching, including coaching varsity girls' basketball at Dallas High School[4] and later coaching younger age groups, such as third-grade girls' teams. This shift to coaching younger players, as he described, came with its own set of challenges and rewards.
Career
Brautigam's interest in storytelling began at a young age when he started writing books[5] at the age of nine or ten. His interest in storytelling was developed early, influenced by a high school friend who later became an actor in Hollywood. This inspired Brautigam to pursue a career in screenwriting and, later, novel writing. However, it wasn't until later in life that his passion for storytelling would turn into a career in novel writing.
Personal life
Brautigam resides in Silverton,[4] Oregon, with his wife, Cassie, and their two daughters, Ava and Payton. He is a sports enthusiast and credits his family as a source of creative inspiration.
Bibliography
- Revenge is a Must (2024); ISBN 979-8879645316 Search this book on
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References
- ↑ "David William Brautigam, Born 10/08/1981 in California". CaliforniaBirthIndex.org. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
- ↑ Brautigam, David (May 15, 2024). "Revenge is a Must – Silverton screenplay writer publishes novel". OurTown.
- ↑ Brautigam, David. "From basketball to books, Silverton man takes a roundabout route to new passion".
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Brautigam, David (April 2024). "Silverton Coach Explores Screenwriting and Book Publishing". KPTV.
- ↑ Brautigam, David (May 8, 2024). "David Brautigam Screenwriter & Author of Revenge is a Must featured on the talk show Briggs on Books" – via YouTube.
- ↑ Brautigam, David (2024). Revenge is a Must. Authors Book Avenue (published April 3, 2024). ISBN 979-8879645316. Search this book on
