
Derek Thompson
Writing
Biography
Derek Thompson is a Canadian television writer and producer based in Vancouver.
Known For

Elizabeth Thatcher, a young school teacher from a wealthy Eastern family, migrates from the big city to teach school in a small coal mining town in the west.
When Calls the Heart

Karl Alberg moves to a quiet coastal town to soothe a psyche that has been battered by big-city police work but finds himself needing to call upon all his skills to solve the murders that continue to wash up on his shore.
Murder in a Small Town

Sisters Lillian and Grace open an orphanage in the 1916 Western town of Brookfield. Caught between the traditions of cattle ranchers and the ambitions of a growing town, the duo strive to find romance and happiness while overcoming the challenges of helping the children in their care.
When Hope Calls

Judge Olivia Lockhart is considered the community's guiding light in the picturesque, coastal town of Cedar Cove, Washington. But like everyone else, Olivia fights the uphill battle of balancing career with family and finding love, all the while doing her best to care for the township she calls home. Based on best-selling author Debbie Macomber’s beloved book series.
Cedar Cove

From celebrated author Janette Oke comes a rigorous and romantic adventure as epic as the wide frontier. Erin Krakow, Jack Wagner and Pascale Hutton star in When Calls The Heart: Family Matters. Family is everything in Hope Valley so when Allie's Grandfather is arrested, Elizabeth encourages Nathan to investigate whether his father really committed the crime. Jesse and Clara are planning their wedding which continues to grow despite their initial commitment to keep it small. Bill notices that everyone is helping with the wedding and is feeling left out until Clara asks him if he would be the one to give her away. The joy of planning the wedding is interrupted when Rosemary becomes ill and Faith misses her trip to Chicago to help.
When Calls the Heart: Family Matters

From celebrated author Janette Oke comes a rigorous and romantic adventure as epic as the wide frontier. Erin Krakow, Jack Wagner and Pascale Huttonstar in When Calls the Heart: A Call from the Past. Hope Valley is in a stir: a legendary train robber has been spotted in the area, Elizabeth is putting together a town library, and Gowen's newfound success has put him in competition for workers with Lee…and in court with Jesse! Amidst it all, Lucas must contend with a figure from his past coming back to haunt him.
When Calls the Heart: A Call from the Past

From celebrated author Janette Oke comes a rigorous and romantic adventure as epic as the wide frontier. Erin Krakow, Jack Wagner and Pascale Hutton star in When Calls the Heart: Disputing Hearts. Newfangled notions bring unfamiliar conflicts to Hope Valley and the townsfolk find themselves having to adjust! Rosemary takes it upon herself to host a ladies' night. Bill is offered a new job and must settle a dispute among the town's residents. Meanwhile, Jesse discovers an opportunity for wealth, and Elizabeth and her students must contend with a new arrival in the classroom.
When Calls the Heart: Disputing Hearts

From celebrated author Janette Oke comes a rigorous and romantic adventure as epic as the wide frontier. Erin Krakow, Jack Wagner and Pascale Hutton star in When Calls The Heart: New Possibilities. Secrets abound in Hope Valley. Rosemary learns a secret about Lee’s past that she never knew, and Elizabeth feels betrayed by Lucas, who sent her writing to a publisher without asking, but when she hears good news about her book, all is forgiven. When a prison transfer goes horribly wrong, Nathan’s survival is put in question leaving Elizabeth worried and as conflicted as ever.
When Calls the Heart: New Possibilities

From celebrated author Janette Oke comes a rigorous and romantic adventure as epic as the wide frontier. Erin Krakow, Jack Wagner and Pascale Hutton star in When Calls The Heart: Before My Very Eyes. A health scare has everyone in Hope Valley worried about one of their own and they band together to help with the recovery. Nathan is finally going to get Allie’s adoption finalized with Bill, but the ceremony seems clouded when Nathan learns Allie is keeping someone off the guest list. Elizabeth works to help Angela, the Canfield’s daughter, learn how to read braille. Meanwhile, Rosemary and Lee struggle to give Rachel the freedom she was promised in Hope Valley, when they discover she and Christopher have started a relationship. Rosemary worries that Chris isn’t all he appears to be.
When Calls the Heart: Before My Very Eyes

From celebrated author Janette Oke comes a rigorous and romantic adventure as epic as the wide frontier. Erin Krakow, Jack Wagner and Pascale Hutton star in When Calls The Heart: From the Ashes. Elizabeth is still reeling from Nathan’s declaration but is quickly sidetracked when a geyser erupts at the oil rig and everyone in Hope Valley drops everything to help. When Lee becomes obsessed with a chair, he had specially ordered, Rosemary knows something is up, she’s just not sure what it is. Meanwhile, Nathan is summoned for an inquiry by a Mountie from his past. The inquiry begins, and Nathan starts to question his own actions. Meanwhile, a new family, the Canfields, buy Gowen’s cabin and Elizabeth welcomes them to Hope Valley by bringing the two children books from the library. She’s surprised to learn that their daughter is blind and wants to help her attend school as well.