Cryptid Empire

My UPS drivers is a HUGE Mothman fan. He has been waiting very patiently for my new book to arrive!! It was fun being able to open up the boxes that he delivered and hand him a copy (after I signed it). He then bought two shirts as well!!! Mothmanmania is sweeping the Country!!!

We had a blast at Ufo Day in Buckhannon, WV despite the rain! It was so awesome being able to do a book signing at volumebookshopandstudio (such an awesome place, definitely check them out)! Tony Breeden and I had great Fortean conversation all day, regardless of who was listening!!

You should have gotten Dad what he REALLY wanted for Father’s Day: Awesome Cryptid Shirts!!!!!!

This new Mothman book was such a blast to create! I have so many varied drawings of the avian apparition, from the “textbook accurate” to the comic book rendition and everything in between! This is a very popular portrayal. Can you tell me where you have seen this version before?

I am so excited to be doing a book signing at the Expedition Coal Mine in Beckley WV this Saturday!
The Exhibition Coal Mine is pleased to annnouce a very special guest will be with us for our West Virgnia Day celebration.

Author/Illustrator David J. Hardie !!! He will be selling his books and other merchandise from 10:00 - 4:00 at the Mine.

David’s first book “Appalachian Cryptids and Creatures” has sold thousands of copies in West Virginia and beyond leading to the existence of the brand new book Mothman: An Illustrated History which came out in the beginning of June (he is bringing copies to WV Day).

Having spent over 20 years as a professional speaker with a BIG personality David loves telling stories with a big booming voice and Appalachian flair. Owning a legendary beard that inspires a sense of awe and wonder, David prides himself on his ability to tell enthralling stories that captivate and inspire audiences of all ages. Thus he David spends his time traveling the world speaking at schools and festivals about Mothman, Braxxie, the Grafton Monster and Cryptid Culture in general.

You can follow his family friendly cryptid journey by following him on Instagram and Facebook David Hardie’s Cryptid Empire.

You can see upcoming events and purchase Books, Stickers, T-Shirts at the online store at www.cryptidempire.com.