He is an expert and media consultant on international terrorism, NBCRW (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical, and Radiological Warfare), small business contingency and disaster recovery planning, and is the communications director for the International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals.

A captivating platform speaker and educator, Craig O. Thompson has researched terrorism for over a dozen years. He offers his insights at conventions and workshops. Subjects range from terrorism and NBCRW to how to practice better preparedness in order to protect our nation's families and citizens. Thompson also speaks on the subject of writing novels.

He is available for keynote speeches, workshops, lectures, book signings and readings.

Ironically, on August 11, 2001--exactly one month to the day prior to the Attack on America--C-SPAN broadcast his speech, "The Terrorist Cell Game," delivered at the Hyatt Regency, Washington, DC, on August 9th. In his address, Thompson warned of Osama bin Laden, bioterrorism, failed mock disasters, and a poorly prepared public health system and infrastructure. He also warned of coming attacks on our homeland, that would be led by suicide bombers from bin Laden's al Qaeda. And he spoke of how our “first responders” could become our “first martyrs.”

On September 10, 2001, KFI, Los Angeles, radio talk-show host, Lee Klein, broadcast a 3-hour interview with Mr. Thompson, where he predicted future attacks, spoke of inadequate border patrol, and the need for "better grass-roots intelligence." Little did anyone understand the timing and methods of the attacks that would be perpetrated the next day. In fact, one caller to the talk-show said, “You are a right-wing wacko...we have more to fear from (Oakland) Raider fans than bio-weapons” and that “...it’s all contrived to give us something to worry about.” Thompson responded that the caller was "living in the same ether as some of our members of Congress...believing we no longer had an enemy following the fall of the former Soviet Union."

A graduate of Northern Arizona University, Craig holds a B.S. and M.A. in Education from the Center for Excellence in Education at NAU.

Thompson, has led an exciting, eclectic life--from the moment he was accepted into the U.S. Peace Corps as the first 18-year old volunteer to serve overseas, to the years he worked for Lucille Ball at Desilu/Paramount Television. While at Desilu, he worked on shows such as the original "Star Trek," "Mission: Impossible," "Mannix," and "The Lucy Show." He was also Producing Artistic Director for the Lucille Ball Studio Theater.

As an instructor on the Navajo Reservation, he co-directed the Navajo-Hawaii Cultural Exchange...a program that was later honored in Congress and recognized twice in the "U.S. Congressional Record."

In his early years, Craig was honored with a special invitation to Washington, D.C.--by the Vice President--where he spoke before the first gathering of returned Peace Corps volunteers at the U.S. State Department. And he was recognized by the Carnegie Hero Foundation for "courage in the rescue of accident victims," after he helped pull a family from a burning car just before it exploded.

Thompson has been writing for nearly twenty-five years. He first started with poetry and lyrical pieces--encouraged by the late Poet Laureate and Pulitzer prize-winning Poet, Gwendolyn Brooks, and by Composer-Pianist, Roger Williams. Further encouragement came from comedienne, Lucille Ball. Years of writing copy for regional and national advertising, marketing and public relations campaigns -- for public and private sector businesses -- rounded out his ability to express his ideas.

As a member of the National Speaker's Association and International Platform Association, he was published in an anthology titled "Star Spangled Speakers." Following on the heals of these experiences, he moved on to larger literary pursuits.

Craig O. Thompson's first book--OMAR: A Novel--is actually his second. The first--a science-fiction fantasy thriller--was put on hold when the idea developed for his thriller, OMAR. Now, he is re-exploring the inner-workings of the science fiction plot and gathering research for at least three more novels in treatment stage. He is also adapting a screenplay.

He divides his time between writing, skiing, and spending time with his family. His ultimate goal--when not writing--includes that of establishing the St. Jude Foundation of Hope...financed through the revenue from his books.

Mr. Thompson appreciates constructive comments and views about his writings from readers.

-- Communications Director, International Association for Counterterrorism
and Security Professionals

-- Hundreds of media interviews, worldwide, since the Attack on
America

-- Member and Former Board of Directors, Washington Independent Writers Association (WIW)

-- Member, Institute for Business and Home Safety

-- Member, International Association of Contingency Planners

-- Member, International Platform Assocation

-- Who's Who in the South and Southwest, 24th Edition, 1995-1996 & 25th Edition, 1997-1998

-- Nominated to the Carnegie Hero Foundation for courage in rescue of accident victims

-- Supported on two occasions in U.S. Congressional Record as Co-Director of Navajo/Hawaii Cultural Exchange

-- Recipient, Carnegie Institute Fellowship and Guest Speaker, U.S. State Department, Washington, D.C., at the request of Vice President of the United States