Jamie Wood

Jamie Thomson, born in Iran in 1958, is a British writer, editor, and game developer. He is recognized for his extensive work in gamebooks and children's literature, including the acclaimed "Dark Lord" series which won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2012. Thomson's career began in editing and game development, notably with Games Workshop, before transitioning to a prolific writing career. He co-authored several popular gamebook series such as "The Way of the Tiger," "Falcon," "Duel Master," and "Fabled Lands," often collaborating with Mark Smith and Dave Morris. His contributions extend to the "Fighting Fantasy" series and original gamebooks. In parallel, Thomson has authored numerous children's novels, including the "Dark Lord" and "Wrong Side of the Galaxy" series. His career also includes a significant period in video game development, founding his own company, Black Cactus, and later co-founding Fabled Lands LLP, focusing on digital IP development. More recently, he has been involved in the development of blockchain-based gaming platforms.

Jamie Thomson has made significant contributions to the world of gamebooks and interactive fiction. He is a co-creator of major creator-owned series like "Duel Master," "Falcon," and "Way of the Tiger," the latter co-written with Mark Smith, which achieved international publication. His collaborative work also includes four major series: "Way of the Tiger" (with Mark Smith), "Duel Master" (with Mark Smith), "Falcon" (with Mark Smith), and "Fabled Lands" (with Dave Morris). Thomson also co-authored several books for the popular "Fighting Fantasy" series, including "Talisman of Death" and "Sword of the Samurai" with Mark Smith, and "The Keep of the Lich Lord" with Dave Morris. His "Fabled Lands" series, co-written with Dave Morris, was published by Pan Macmillan. He also developed "The Crystal Maze" gamebooks and contributed to "Eternal Champions" gamebooks.

Beyond gamebooks, Thomson is a prolific author of children's novels, particularly in the fantasy and science fiction genres. His "Dark Lord" series, published by Orchard Books, includes titles like "Dark Lord: The Teenage Years," "Dark Lord: A Friend in Need," "Dark Lord: Eternal Detention," and "The Headmaster of Doom." This series garnered significant recognition, with "Dark Lord: The Teenage Years" winning the Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2012. He also penned the "Wrong Side of the Galaxy" series, with "The Wrong Side of the Galaxy" and "A Galaxy Too Far" being published by Orchard Books. Additionally, his novel "Oath of Vengeance" was published by Boxer Books as part of the "Corvus" series.

Thomson's career has also encompassed a substantial period in video game development. After establishing himself as an author, he transitioned to full-time work in the industry, joining Eidos Interactive. He later co-founded his own game development company, Black Cactus, which released the games "Warrior Kings" and "Warrior Kings: Battles." Following the cancellation of a sequel, Black Cactus was dissolved. In 2007, Thomson co-founded Fabled Lands LLP, an intellectual property development company focused on creating original titles for digital platforms, including iPhone comics, novels, and apps. More recently, in 2020, he joined the development team for VulcanVerse, a decentralized 3D MMO game built on blockchain technology.