David Fulmer writes and re-writes his way to success
Written by Wayne Laepple
He's always been a storyteller, ever since his childhood in Northumberland, but David Fulmer took the long away around to a career as a novelist. Fulmer's latest novel, "Lost River," published by Harcourt in December 2008, was eagerly awaited by fans of his Creole detective, Valentin St. Cyr. The fourth in a series, "Lost River" chronicles St. Cyr's continuing escapades in New Orleans' fabled Storyville neighborhood in the early 20th century.
Even as a kid, Fulmer remembered, he was interested in telling and writing stories, and several of his teachers at Shikellamy High School, including Randall Stephens, Margaret Padgett and Emma Pensyl, encouraged him. In fact, he dedicated "Lost River" to Mr. Stephens. "They encouraged me, recognized my talent. ... They were supportive and encouraging," he said.
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