Herb Williams-Dalgart

Herb Williams-Dalgart is an award-winning author and screenwriter known for crafting unforgettable stories with rich characters, sharp dialogue, and immersive historical detail. Recognized by national and regional writing competitions, his work spans multiple genres but often returns to a defining era—World War II.

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The grandson of a WWII veteran for whom he was named, Herb has a deep respect for the Greatest Generation and a passion for uncovering the untold human stories of war. His novels bring to life the heart, humor, sacrifice, and resilience of those who lived through history’s most pivotal moments.

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His debut novel, The French Girl’s War, was a quarter-finalist in Amazon’s Breakthrough Novel Award contest. His latest novel, Jingle Boys, earned five stars from Readers’ Favorite and was a Finalist for the prestigious Page Turner Award.

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A graduate of UC Santa Barbara with a degree in English and a concentration in creative writing, Herb also holds a screenwriting certificate from UCLA’s Writer’s Program and studied at England’s Birmingham University and the Shakespeare Institute in Stratford-upon-Avon.

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When he’s not writing fiction or screenplays, Herb enjoys life in Southern California with his wife, their children and grandchildren, and his quirky, neurotic, but loving family dog.