David Wayne Roach Jr., pen named D.W. Roach, is a Fantasy and Historical Fiction Novelist. Mr. Roach's books focus primarily on Norse Mythology, Viking History & Lore, as well as drawing inspiration from a number of translated texts such as the Havamal (Book of the High One), Voluspa (The Witch's Prophecy) & Grimnismal (The Words of Odin in Disguise) as well as J.R.R. Tolkien classics such as The Silmarillion, The Hobbit and the Lord Of The Rings Trilogy.

A former U.S. Marine, Mr. Roach also draws a great deal of his inspiration from personal experiences that include combat training, survival techniques, small unit tactics and amphibious warfare. Historical battles are a personal interest of Mr. Roach, particularly the Viking and Medieval time periods.

He currently resides in the Lone Star State with his wife and children.