David Dominé is a folklorist, cultural guide, and writer whose interests often tend toward the eccentric and obscure—especially when it involves his adopted hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. He has authored numerous short stories, translations, and poems, as well as recipe collections, paranormal books, mysteries, and memoirs that include his true-crime debut A Dark Room in Glitter Ball City. In it, he examines a notorious murder associated with the large house he almost purchased in a quirky Victorian neighborhood—and how the case affected residents on several different levels. His follow-up projects expand beyond Louisville, exploring broader patterns of secrecy and unresolved tragedy in places celebrated for their uniqueness.
Dominé is also the founder of a nationally recognized walking tour company specializing in local history, architecture, and off-beat destinations where public image often collides with reality. Both his tours and writing emphasize research and narrative clarity while challenging—and celebrating—the myths communities tell about themselves.
He has collaborated with journalists, playwrights, and filmmakers, and serves as the consulting voice on the HBO Original his book inspired, Murder in Glitterball City. He also makes frequent appearances in the film as a cast member. Dominé currently teaches and writes in Kentucky, but he spends a good portion of the year traveling and researching abroad.