M.D. Massey is a well-known American author, best recognized for his Colin McCool Junkyard Druid series. Born in the United States, Massey has established a successful career in the urban fantasy genre, creating believable worlds and relatable characters that captivate readers.
Before becoming an author, Massey worked in various professions, including security, business consulting, web design, healthcare, truck driving, and fitness training. His diverse background has provided him with a rich pool of experiences to draw upon when crafting his fiction. Massey's novels are praised for their realistic portrayal of the fantastic, which can be attributed to his varied career history. His writing is influenced by his interest in disaster and survival preparedness books, as well as his extensive collection of martial arts manuals and guides. Massey currently resides in Austin, Texas, with his family and a large American Bulldog.
Massey's work is primarily focused on urban fantasy, paranormal suspense, and dark fantasy novels. His first series, THEM, is a post-apocalyptic tale set in central Texas, where the dead walk, and vampires, werewolves, and other unsavory creatures roam the night. The series combines elements of the zombie apocalypse genre, dark fantasy, and military survival fiction. Massey's goal with this series was to create a thrilling experience for his readers, inspired by authors like Larry Correia, Jonathan Maberry, and J.L. Bourne.
In contrast, Massey's Colin McCool series is a blend of urban fantasy and paranormal suspense, set in a world full of magic, mystery, and folklore come to life. This series is influenced by authors such as Patricia Briggs, Kevin Hearne, Jim Butcher, and Neil Gaiman. Massey strives to write stories that he himself would enjoy reading. When not writing or reading at local coffee shops, Massey can be found in his garage pummeling inanimate objects, practicing knife fighting with friends, or spending time with his family and American Bulldog.