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Solipsism

Solipsism is a story based on mental health/psychology horror story featuring the Skinwalker monster as the antagonist.

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The Cabin at the End of Herrick Road

The Cabin at the End of Herrick Road is a sasquatch horror story.

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Crete

Crete is a Greek Mythology horror fantasy story that features the minotaur monster as an antagonist.

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Black Flags: The Nautical Tale of William Teach

Black Flags; The Nautical Tale of William Teach is a pirate action and adventure story.

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60 Suntides Blvd

60 Suntides Blvd is a haunted home/cryptid horror story that uses the Kushtaka monster as the chief antagonist.

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The Dark Side of the Moon

The Dark Side of the Moon is a military mission alien on the moon science fiction horror story.

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Hidebehind

Hidebehind is a cryptid horror story based on the Hidebehind monster in the forest of Northern California.

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Sons of the Promised Land

Sons of the Promised Land is a historical western fiction crime story (due out on Audiobook in the Summer 2025).

While We Wait

While We Wait is a psychological horror/thriller short story novella (due out on audiobook in the Summer 2025).

Shadows of Samantha

Shadows of Samantha is a suspense thriller based on a victim of child sex trafficking. (due out on audiobook in the Winter 2025).

About author derek wachter image
Derek Wachter is an American author, born in Yakima, Washington in 1982.  

Genres of his writing include and in the future will include, psychological horror, horror, thriller, action/adventure, science fiction, and stories that convey a hidden message for the readers.

Derek possesses an associate degree, bachelor degree, two master degrees, and is currently working on his Ph.D.  In his free time, he enjoys spending his time with family, traveling, riding his motorcycle (to which you can find his information YouTube motorcycle channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@PhantomRider698), amateur landscape photography, golf with his friends, and of course, writing.
Author Derek Wachter's 9th book titled While We Wait is now available on Amazon!

The short story psychological horror crime novella While We Wait is now available for readers on Amazon! Electronic version for Kindle and Nooks available for $.99 cents, paperback available for $5 and hardback available for $13.50!

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Author Derek Wachter's 8th book titled Sons of the Promised Land is now available on Amazon!

The historical fiction western crime drama is now available for readers on Amazon! Electronic version for Kindle and Nooks available for $.99 cents, paperback available for $15 and hardback available for $20!

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         SHADOWS OF SAMANTHA (Suspense/Thriller)
(Release Plan for Fall 2025:  Currently started writing January 15th, 2025)
Samantha Owen is a young, twelve-year-old girl happily living with both of her parents in their suburb home in Chicago, Illinois.  Every year the family takes a big trip in the summer months together and this year is no different, as they plan to go to Crystal Mountain Theme Park and Resort in Miami, Florida together.  With excitement in her heart, Samantha and her parents fly from their home in Chicago down to Florida, where they catch a shuttle from the airport to go to the theme park.  After checking into the hotel, the family heads out to the park the evening of the first day.  Wandering through the crowd together, Samantha starts to trail behind her parents for a little bit, being cut off from them as they slowly disappeared through the large crowd.  Before Samantha knew it, a black sack went over her head, covering her eyes as a strong hand covered her mouth and picked her up.  Carrying her away from her parents and out of the park.

When the black bag finally comes off her head, Samantha finds herself in the back of a van with her hands and feet tied together, being driven out of the parking lot of the theme park.  Inside the van are two men who she doesn’t recognize who begin to take her across the country to California, to a private residence in the higher end suburbs of Los Angeles County.  A home synonymous with child sex trafficking for the higher elite class who will pay top dollar for children her age. 

As time begins to run out for her, with each mile driven further away, Samantha works to find intricate ways to elude her captors and do whatever she can to escape.  Desperately trying to find help for herself, before she becomes the latest victim of child sex trafficking in the United States.

Samantha will soon find out at the tender age of twelve, that the scariest monsters are human beings, and what we will do to one another.
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1/19/2025

60 Suntides Blvd

Here is the YouTube promotional video of 60 Suntides Blvd by Author Derek Wachter

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1/19/2025

The Cabin at the End of Herrick Road

Here you can find the promotional video for The Cabin at the End of Herrick Road by Author Derek Wachter

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1/19/2025

Solipsism

Here you can find the promotional video for Author Derek Wachter's short story psychological horror story Solipsism.

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1/19/2025

Black Flags: The Nautical Tale of William Teach

Here you will find the promotional video to Author Derek Wachter's pirate adventure story Black Flags: The Nautical Tale of William Teach, from Derek's YouTube channel, The Writer's Block with Author Derek Wachter

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1/19/2025

Crete

Here you will find the promotional video for Author Derek Wachter's Greek mythology horror story Crete, from The Writer's Block with Author Derek Wachter

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1/19/2025

The Dark Side of the Moon

Here you will find the promotional video to the science fiction horror story The Dark Side of the Moon, by Author Derek Wachter

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1/19/2025

Hidebehind

Here you will see the promotional video to Author Derek Wachter's isolation in the forest horror story, Hidebehind

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1/19/2025

Sons of the Promised Land

Here you will find the promotional video to Author Derek Wachter's historical fiction western crime drama story, Sons of the Promised Land

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2/24/2025

While We Wait

Here you will find the promotional video to Author Derek Wachter's psychological horror and crime story, While We Wait

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  • Yakima, Washington, United States
  •  2/1/2027 05:35 PM
  •   111 East University Way, Ellensburg, WA, USA

Signed books from Author Derek Wachter are now available to the community of Ellensburg, Washington at Jerrol's Bookstore, beginning Friday, October 27, 2023.

  •  1/1/2028 11:47 AM
  •   406 S 1st St #1934, Selah, WA, USA

Signed copies of the book Black Flags: The Nautical Tale of William Teach and The Cabin at the End of Herrick Road can be purchased here at the Sundance Espresso coffee shop located in Selah, Washington, near the McDonalds on 1st St. Stop by this establishment and grab a tasty coffee drink, and enjoy either a story of piracy and vengeance from Black Flags or a suspenseful story of sasquatch, isolation and survival from The Cabin at the End of Herrick Road!

  •  1/1/2028 08:00 PM
  •   415 W Walnut St, Yakima, WA, USA

Encore Books located in Yakima, Washington as of Sunday, September 17, 2023, are carrying books from Author Derek Wachter. Signed copies of 60 Suntides Boulevard, The Cabin at the End of Herrick Road, Solipsism, Black Flags: The Nautical Tale of William Teach, and Crete will be for sale there in paperback format. Please support Encore Books as they continue to remodel and clean up their bookstore for the local public! Coffee shop is open and brewing very tasty drinks too!

  •  5/2/2025 04:00 PM - 5/4/2025 05:00 PM
  •   18740 International Boulevard, SeaTac, WA, USA

Author Derek Wachter has confirmed that he will be participating again in the 2025 Crypticon Seattle event at the Doubletree Hotel in Seatac, Washington from May 2nd-4th, 2025. Come meet Author Derek Wachter and grab a signed copy of one of his books of horror at the event!

  •  5/10/2025 10:00 AM - 5/10/2025 06:00 PM
  •   1000 Northeast Multnomah Street, Portland, OR, USA

Author Derek Wachter will be attending the Beltane Moon Bazaar in Portland, Oregon Saturday, May 10th from 10-6pm. Copies of all 9 of his books will be made available at the event and signed for anyone who wants to purchase books! See you in Portland the Saturday before Mother's Day!

  •  6/1/2025 11:00 AM - 6/1/2025 04:00 PM
  •   415 West Walnut Street, Yakima, WA, USA

Author Derek Wachter will be attending the book fare and market at Encore Books in Yakima, Washington on Sunday, June 1st from 11am to 4pm. Come visit Author Derek Wachter at his table and pick up a signed copy of your favorite book from him!

  •  6/14/2025 08:00 AM - 6/15/2025 04:00 PM
  •   225 E 5th Ave, Metaline Falls, WA, USA

Author Derek Wachter has just confirmed that he will be at the 2025 Metaline Falls Bigfoot Festival, selling copies of all his books, including his latest book Sons of the Promised Land and his upcoming psychological short horror story "While We Wait". Come meet Author Derek Wachter and grab some of his signed copies of his books this year at the Metaline Falls Bigfoot Festival!

  •  8/8/2025 12:00 PM - 8/10/2025 06:00 PM
  •   16330 Lower Harbor Road, Brookings, OR, USA
  •  11/7/2025 10:00 AM - 11/9/2025 04:00 PM
  •   Port Gamble, WA, USA

Author Derek Wachter has confirmed that he will be selling signed copies of his books at the 2025 16th Annual Port Gamble Ghost Conference in Port Gamble, Washington from November 7-9th, 2025. Author Derek Wachter will have signed copies of all his books at the event for purchase too! See you in Port Gamble in November!

  •  3/21/2025 02:30 PM - 3/23/2025 04:00 PM
  •   415 1st Avenue, Seaside, OR, USA

Come meet Author Derek Wachter who will be attending the 2025 Oregon Ghost Conference in Seaside, Oregon from March 21st-23rd, 2025. Author Derek Wachter will also be presenting for an hour at the event on what you need to do to become an author and writer. Come ask questions and have time to talk to Author Derek Wachter in person and have your chance to purchase a signed book of horror or adventure of his at the conference! Author Derek Wachter will also be presenting an hour long seminar on Friday, March 21st from 4:30-5:30pm on the topic of how you become an author. A step by step process on how to start writing and everything in-between.

Metaline Falls Bigfoot Festival

Metaline Falls Bigfoot Festival

6/17/2023

Author Derek Wachter is spotted on Metaline Falls Bigfoot Festival Facebook page. At the event, Derek will be releasing his 5th and newest book to his selection titled, "Crete". A present day Greek myth horror story of adventure, betrayal, and excitement as a College Professor and his student go in search of a legendary gemstone in the labyrinth of the minotaur on the island of Crete.

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Derek Wachter, Author of "Black Flags: The Nautical Tale of William Teach"

Derek Wachter, Author of "Black Flags: The Nautical Tale of William Teach"

6/2/2023

Author Derek Wachter gives an interview to the YakTriNews.com for KAPP TV, on his latest book of piracy and the pleasures about writing as an author.

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Goodreads.com Update!

Goodreads.com Update!

1/6/2023

Hello everyone! I encourage everyone to find me at goodreads.com, where you can review my books and feel free to give your review and what you think of the story!

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The Cabin at the End of Herrick Road

The Cabin at the End of Herrick Road

10/16/2020

Newswire Press Release

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60 Suntides Blvd.

60 Suntides Blvd.

9/20/2019

Newswire Press Release

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Yakima encore Books to Hold Local Author Book Signing Event

Yakima encore Books to Hold Local Author Book Signing Event

9/16/2023

Sunday, September 17, 2023, Encore Books located at 415 W. Walnut Ave. in Yakima, Washington, will be holding a local author book signing event for the public. It will feature 9 local authors and Derek Wachter will also make books available for purchase after the event from the Encore Books on that day and from thereon his books can be found at the local author table by the front doors of the store.

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News Report YouTube Video for Encore Book Signing Event on September 17

News Report YouTube Video for Encore Book Signing Event on September 17

9/16/2023
Interview on The Horror Realm Show YouTube Channel

Interview on The Horror Realm Show YouTube Channel

3/23/2025

Check out my interview with Derek Wachter the author of the western horror novel SONS OF THE PROMISED LAND. Hope you enjoy! #horrorfandom #horrormoviepodcast #horror #horrorauthor #indiehorror #authorinterview #authorspotlight #author

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FOR OUR MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS
At all events in 2025, Author Derek Wachter is making a committment to our military personal, who have served or currently serving for our country.  

Come to Author Derek Wachter's vendor booth for a free signed copy of a book of your choosing, with a personalized message from Derek inside.

Author Derek Wachter thanks the sacrifices and dedication of our service men and women who have given so much to ensure our freedoms we have in this beautiful country!

Audiobooks are also a possibility. Please inquire with me at the conventions.

-Derek