Michael Hicks Thompson
Michael Hicks Thompson | |
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Michael Hicks Thompson | |
Occupation | Author |
Nationality | American |
Period | 2011 - Present |
Genre | Christian Fiction |
Spouse | Tempe Adams Thompson |
Website | |
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Michael Hicks Thompson is an award-winning author of Christian mysteries and short stories. He has won numerous literary awards and his writings have been featured in magazines and periodicals.
Biography[edit]
Early Years[edit]
Michael Hicks Thompson was born in his mother’s bed on a farm in Yazoo County, Mississippi and grew up in a small town with a population of 310 people.
Growing up, Michael was influenced by strong Christian women, alcoholic men and his faith in Jesus Christ.[1]
Education and Career[edit]
Michael earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Mississippi “Ole Miss”, followed by a Master of Communication from the University of South Carolina.
Michael started a one-man ad agency in Memphis. It grew to 87 employees in two cities, winning numerous national and international creative awards.
Michael sold his firm in 2011 and turned his attention to full-time Christian fiction writing.
His Novel the Rector is currently being developed into a Hitchcock style feature film by Red Thread Pictures.[2]
Personal Life[edit]
Michael Hicks Thompson lives in Memphis, TN with his wife of 46 years, Tempe Adams Thompson. He has three sons and four grandchildren; the youngest ones call him “Big Mike.”
Michael’s faith plays an important role in his life and writings:
- He has worked with Kairos Prison Ministry [3]
- He has been a member of Independent Presbyterian Church for over 30 years [4]
- Has participated in two mission trips to Cuba where he evangelized door-to-door
Bibliography[edit]
Christian Mysteries[edit]
Solo Mystery Series[edit]
- The Rector (2016)
- The Actress (2017)
Christian Fiction[edit]
- WATER 2035 (pre-release)
Christian Graphic Novels[edit]
- David The Illustrated Novel Vol. 1 (2010)
- David The Illustrated Novel Vol. 2 (2011)
Short Stories And Other Publications[edit]
- Dinner With Destiny - (Anthology) Contribution - Dinner with David ben Jesse
- Midnight To Dawn Dance - Delta Magazine (2017) [5]
- Southern Writers Magazine - Periodic Contributor [6]
- Jala - 4Memphis Magazine (2012) [7] [8]
Literary Awards[edit]
The Actress[edit]
- 2018 Grand Prize Winner – Treat Award “Gold!!!” [9]
- 2017 National Indie Excellence Awards – Religion Fiction [10]
- 2017 Beverly Hills Book Awards (Winner) - Religion Fiction [11]
The Rector[edit]
- 2017 Selah Award Winner [12]
- 2016 Independent Publishers Book Awards (Bronze) – Religious Fiction [13]
- 2016 International Book Awards (Finalist) - Fiction: Religious [14]
David The Graphic Novel Vol I[edit]
- 2011 Independent Publishers Book Awards (Silver) - Graphic Novel/Drawn Book [15]
David The Graphic Novel Vol II[edit]
- 2013 International Book Awards (Winner - Best Interior Design) - Graphic Novel/Drawn Book [16]
References[edit]
- ↑ "About Michael Hicks Thompson". Michael Hicks Thompson. 2014-02-07. Retrieved 2019-02-09.
- ↑ "The Rector". Red Thread Pictures. Retrieved 2019-02-09.
- ↑ "Michael Hicks Thompson". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 2019-02-09.
- ↑ "About Michael Hicks Thompson". Michael Hicks Thompson. 2014-02-07. Retrieved 2019-02-09.
- ↑ "Midnight to Dawn Dance". Michael Hicks Thompson. 2018-09-13. Retrieved 2019-02-09.
- ↑ "Michael Hicks Thompson". GALLERY OF STARS - SOUTHERN WRITERS MAGAZINE. Retrieved 2019-02-21.
- ↑ "Jala Series to be published in 4Memphis Magazine". Michael Hicks Thompson. 2012-07-22. Retrieved 2019-03-04.
- ↑ "4Memphis Magazine | We highlight the positive of Memphis' Culture + Fashion + Culinary + Society + Entertainment". 4memphis.com. Retrieved 2019-03-04.
- ↑ RaveReviewsbyNJ (2018-10-20). "What It Really Means To Be an #RRBC KCT Int'l Literary Award Winner, Runner-Up or Finalist". Rave Reviews By Nonnie Jules. Retrieved 2019-02-09.
- ↑ "11th Annual Winners | National Indie Excellence Awards | California". Home | National Indie Excellence Awards | California. Retrieved 2019-02-09.
- ↑ "6th Annual Beverly Hills Book Awards". beverlyhillsbookawards.com. Retrieved 2019-02-09.
- ↑ "The Selah Awards". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-02-09.
- ↑ Awards, 20th Annual. "2016 Independent Publisher Book Awards Results". Independent Publisher - feature. Retrieved 2019-02-09.
- ↑ "International Book Awards - Honoring Excellence in Independent & Mainstream Publishing". www.internationalbookawards.com. Retrieved 2019-02-09.
- ↑ "2011 Independent Publisher Book Awards Results Announcement". Independent Publisher - feature. Retrieved 2019-02-09.
- ↑ "International Book Awards - Honoring Excellence in Independent & Mainstream Publishing". www.internationalbookawards.com. Retrieved 2019-02-09.
External Links[edit]
- Thompson's website address: https://www.michaelthompsonauthor.com
- Thompson on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorMichaelThompson
- Author Page on Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Michael-Hicks-Thompson/e/B004L7316S?ref=dbs_p_ebk_r00_abau_000000&tag=everybodywikien-20
- Publishers Weekly - Review Of The Rector: https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-9845282-6-4
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