Henning Thiel —
Mythic eco‑thrillers and heartfelt nonfiction rooted in the Pacific Northwest.
Welcome. I’m a Pacific Northwest writer exploring the places where imagination and real life meet. My work ranges from myth‑infused ecological fiction to grounded, deeply personal nonfiction about Alzheimer’s and caregiving.
My books don’t fit a single genre, and honestly, that’s intentional. The Gaia Testament Trilogy mixes mythic fiction, ecological suspense, slow‑burn tension, found family, and a touch of magic — all grounded in the forests, rivers, and coastlines of the Pacific Northwest. These are character‑driven stories about people trying to hold onto each other while the world wakes up and starts rewriting the rules.I also write nonfiction that explores memory, loss, caregiving, and the emotional threads that tie us to the people we love. Whether I’m writing about a planet in upheaval or a family navigating change, my focus is always the same: human connection, place, and the quiet moments that shape us.If you like stories that feel atmospheric, heartfelt, a little weird, and deeply rooted in place, you’ll feel at home here.
After more than seventeen years crafting government reports grounded in clarity and fact, an unexpected layoff nudged him back toward a forgotten story draft — and into a new creative life.
Today he splits his time between myth‑infused ecological fiction and deeply personal nonfiction about Alzheimer’s and caregiving. What started as a creative escape from bureaucracy grew into a way to explore real places, real emotions, and the unpredictable turns of life through story.
Whether he’s building the world of The Gaia Testament Trilogy or writing about his mother’s journey through dementia, Henning brings empathy, curiosity, and a touch of wry humor to everything he creates.
His work invites readers into spaces where imagination meets truth — and where even in uncertainty, there’s always a spark of hope.
Updates & More
The End of Gaia and Reëmergence are now published !
Exclusive Author Updates & Insights
I have published Paperback, Hardcover, and Kindle Versions to Amazon. Now available. Think of this space as my author journal — part writing update, part creative ramble, part “you won’t believe what inspired this scene.” I post progress on the Gaia books, notes from the PNW trails that shape the worldbuilding, and thoughts from my nonfiction projects. If you like a mix of myth, memory, humor, and the occasional spicy hint, you’ll feel at home here. The Alzheimer's Book is currently under review to be an audiobook. Narration is complete, just waiting for QA review and approval ! It will be on audible and iTunes at a minimum. The Gaia Series Contains: - Mature themes, based on reality: actual locations, science, processes, challenges - Sensual scenes throughout, not shy or vague - Mythic and supernatural elements, increasing exponentially in Book 2 - Survival, danger, and suspense, wrapped in quiet moments, and evolving characters - Humor and character‑driven relationships.
The End of Gaia - Book 1 - Published on Amazon now !
Paperback, Hardcover, and Kindle Versions are under review and should be available within 72 hours on Amazon !
Reëmergence - Book 2 Published on Amazon now !
Paperback, Hardcover, and Kindle Versions are out now on Amazon !
I Want to Go Home - An Alzheimer's Journey - Out now !
A deeply personal memoir tracing the subtle, easily missed beginnings of Alzheimer’s and the emotional upheaval that follows. It’s a story of confusion, love, exhaustion, and the quiet courage required to care for someone as their world shifts. A heartfelt account of a son trying to understand the early signs of his mother’s Alzheimer’s. This memoir captures the fear, humor, and humanity found in the slow unraveling of memory.
Gallery
Drawings are based on story scenes and elements.
I am trying to design a compelling cover art example for the book. Let me know what you think.
Contact
- Snohomish, WA 98290, USA
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