About the Author
Hi, I’m Dave Pomfret. I’ve spent most of my life writing songs—trying to make sense of the mess and magic of being human through music. Lilly, my first novel, came to me like a song does sometimes: unexpectedly, fully formed, and unwilling to be ignored.
The story draws from some deeply personal places—my own family’s struggles with addiction, mental illness, and grief. But there’s light in there too. Humor, imagination, and a bit of the surreal helped shape a story that, to me, feels as real as anything I’ve lived.
When I’m not writing with my partner, Michelle Morra, I’m making music, hanging out with family, or chasing down the next creative spark. Lilly is a project close to my heart, and I hope it connects with anyone who’s ever tried to find meaning in the mess
Who Was That
Guy in the Shoe Store
Dave Pomfret was born in “the last room of the new wing” of West Lincoln Memorial Hospital on June 30th, 1968, to parents Ray and Laura Doreen. His very early years were spent on a sprawling, two-acre property in Binbrook, Ontario. Life was idyllic for the tiny blond dude. Hockey and baseball dominated his dreams and his spare time. His family included a full brother, Larry, who was just two years Dave’s senior. Rick and Laurie were twelve and eight years older, respectively. They were from Laura Doreen’s first marriage, but lived with the Pomfret crew full time.
Around the time Dave turned seven, Ray turned back to the bottle. He had kicked the habit for as long as Dave had been around, but something pulled him back in. That led to the demise of Ray’s business, R.F. Pomfret foods, and to the loss of the family home. The Pomfrets moved to a much more modest home and Ray’s drinking intensified. It was only another five years before the marriage disintegrated.
Dave and Larry stayed with Ray, who without even blinking, moved in with who would become their Step-Mom, Jean. Right around the same time, Dave’s older brother Rick gave him a guitar for a school project, and his life would never be the same. Hockey and baseball were still important, but took a back seat to music, and girls.
Lilly The Book
Allan Isaac’s world teeters on the edge of chaos. Haunted by a family legacy of addiction and mental illness, he stubbornly clings to the hope of a normal life. But when his most inspired effort to attain that ideal turns sideways, Allan finds himself navigating a fractured reality where the lines between love, guilt, and imagination blur – often with hilarious results. With each step deeper into this new existence, Allan must confront hidden truths, unravel mysteries, and fight for a connection that transcends loss, devastation, and even time itself.
A mind-bending psychological drama, Lilly is a poignant exploration of a father’s devotion, the power of memory, and the question that lingers: What is real?
Client Testimonials
Hello Dave, I just finished reading Lilly and I loved it! It took me a long time, as my tablet is kaput and I had to read on my computer, which is on a desk in my bedroom… While reading, I was thinking “what a great plot for a movie!” I like your humour and your sense of drama. Yes, I cried, especially at (SPOILER), couldn’t help it! Also, I was wondering, did Michelle finished writing “Moular”? If so, is it available? Well, sincere congratulations for your amazing writing skills. Say hello to Michelle, and give her a big kiss for me!
Elaine Francoeur
Hey man, I finished your book! What a very cool concept for a novel and a WILD ride! 😃 Nicely done! For the first few chapters I was like, Wait, where is this going?? Is this a mental health book?? Is this a multiverse book?? Is this a philosophical treatise on midlife and the inability to choose more than one life??😃
Eleni Oh
Recently a very creative and talented local musician, and I like to think a friend, a lot of us know, decided to write a book, f him and his talent. Dave Pomfret, no offense but piss off! It’s just not fair someone can be excellent in two mediums! Lol I’ve been a supporter of his music for a long time, starting with the Munday Nuns, two great awesome solo CD’s, a member of the renowned and popular, Fry Truck and many other endeavors. I recently read his inaugural tome called Lilly and finished it last week. What a dick! Lol This was riveting work. Very well written, edge of your seat type stuff. A guy has a mental break/ethereal experience of sorts and has a holy shite dark adventure. It’s set in Oakville, Hamilton etc but you’ll recognize This Ain’t Hollywood, Miller Shoes, the downtown train station, Oakville locations etc. as background. Highly recommended, I told him the stunning Anja Taylor Joy
needs to star as Lilly in the movie. Go buy this, it’s a great read, I wanted a more hopeful ending personally but that’s a really minor quibble because this ending worked very well, it’s a great book, well worth the time. I savored the journey. Out on Amazon and some local bookstores, it was a gift so I’m not sure exactly where to go for purchase!
Bill Irvine
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