About D. S. Rever

D. S. “Dolly” Rever is a North Carolina author, artist, and photographer whose work draws on the history, landscapes, legends, and lingering mysteries of the American South.

She is the author of A Haunting in the Hammocks, an atmospheric supernatural mystery set along the North Carolina coast, where centuries-old secrets, local folklore, lost love, and the unexplained become intertwined. Since its release, the novel has become an Amazon category bestseller and reached the #1 position in its category on Ingram’s print bestseller rankings. It has also found its way onto the shelves of independent bookstores, historic sites, and national retailers, while earning enthusiastic reviews from readers.

Drawing inspiration from real places and the stories that seem to remain long after the people who lived them are gone, Rever’s writing blends historical intrigue, mystery, folklore, romance, and the supernatural. The windswept islands, old graveyards, weathered homes, maritime legends, and small coastal towns of North Carolina provide an especially rich source of inspiration for her storytelling.

Her creative work extends beyond the written word. A lifelong visual artist, Rever works in watercolor, illustration, digital art, graphic design, and photography. Her artwork is similarly rooted in a strong sense of place, capturing everything from coastal landscapes and historic architecture to wildlife and the quiet details of Southern life.

For Rever, writing and art are simply two ways of telling a story. Whether through a novel, a painting, or a photograph, her work is shaped by a fascination with history, atmosphere, and the places that stay with us.

She lives in North Carolina with her husband, Matt, their son, Colt, and their hilarious yellow Labrador retriever, Patch. Rever is currently developing future writing projects while continuing her work as an artist and photographer.