Originally from Texas, Dave grew up in Los Angeles where he previously worked in the film industry for over twelve years. He learned the importance of the right cast for the right character, believable dialog, and keeping the audience engaged. This knowledge he took and applied it to his writings to come. Currently, Dave lives in the Inland Empire, Ca. with his wife and daughter. He's been a member of the California Writers Club, Inland Empire Branch, from 2006 to 2023 and participated in reading and speaking events. He is also a member of the Inlandia Institute-a writers group in Riverside, Ca, since 2016 and participates in book events and readings. In 2022, after dealing with the Pandemic, he participated in five book events where he gave readings and promoted his books. And currently in 2023, he's been involved in three book promotions and a signing for the writers group at the Janet Goeske Foundation in Riverside, Ca.
Dave's favorite novels are from authors, like James Patterson, Dean Koontz, Heather Graham, and Janet Evanovich to name a few, especially thrillers and paranormal detective. He also loves sci-fi/fantasy, ghost stories and, of course, the strange and unusual.
Dave began writing in Spring of 2004 and discovered a new world in story telling. His first book was a collection of twelve short stories based on lucid dreams of the strange and unusual, stories he had compiled over the past twenty years, which was quite an undertaking of a project. It required research on lucid dreams and on how to put this book together. That's when he discovered Ray Bradbury's short stories collection, "One More For The Road." After that he was hooked and put his first book together: "Tales of a Lucid Dreamer." The book was later revised and re-released with a new cover design in 2013. The book continues to sell copies to this date. The experience of writing and publishing a book has been rewarding. He has since written three more books. See Dave's Books Below.
Dave previously attended Valley College, San Bernardino, Ca. where he'd been studying the arts, web design, and computer graphics. He had to take time out on writing. He is now working on book five.
As all writer's know, you have to be knowledgeable of the world around and the everchanging trends, especially the literary industry for the independent author. Writer's have to attend book fairs, meet other authors, agents, and stay informed through the internet's valuable resources or join a writing club. Knowledge is power.
A good writer reads a lot. Read, read, read. Write, write, write.
Finally, my new release "Something Wicked Out There" is here. Available in paperback and eBook through Barnes&Nobles, Amazon, Booksamillion, and other online book stores. See below.
Something Wicked Out There, is a sci-fi thriller/paranormal tale about a man who crosses into a hidden world beyond the desert.
So, if you want to escape your mundane world, the world of the norm, take a trip down that highway and discover the unknown.
Once again, Thank You for Visiting Dave's site. And if you'd like to be more informed, have questions about writing or the publishing process, you can always go to his Contact page or Subscribe and send him a message. He's always glad to help. And if you're a Goodreads member, you can visit him there and check out his favorite books.
Everyone's moving forward again, so keep those positive vibes alive and read a good book. Reading is good for the soul.
One more thing:
As writers we all make mistakes. But we learn from them.
Quote: "Even a mistake may turn out to be the one thing necessary to a worthwhile achievement."
---Henry Ford
Quote: "He who makes no mistakes makes nothing."
---Confusius
A haunting tale about a young man and his visions of a lovely yet mysterious girl from his dreams, only she died twenty seven years ago. What began as a search to find the truth behind her untimely death, soon turns into the ghostly awakening he never expected and the daunting truth of that day. Obsessed, his friends try to warn him to leave it alone.
But will he cross the silver line for the chance to be with her forever?
Paperback and eBook
Aliens, hy-brids, and secret government experimentation is only the beginning in this fast-paced thriller. A group of survivors head to the Angeles National Forest to escape the terror invading the city of L.A., only to fall in the hands of a different kind of terror. The odds are against them. Will anyone survive?
This edition contains actual witness accounts after the story.
Paperback and eBook
Twelve short stories, based on lucid dreams, that will give you something to think about. From the strange and unusual, to the quiet and terrifying, you will enter a world where the unreal is possible. You'll face unruly and bizarre people, horrid creatures, aliens,
or maybe even a sexy seductress.
So jump in and take a ride.
It's only a dream. Or is it?
Paperback, Hardcopy, and eBook
Note: This title is no longer available.
Stranded on a deserted highway, Andrew finds himself crossing into a world from another time, a world beyond his imagination. The occupants there don't take intruders lightly, and he'll have to fight for his life if he's to return home.
Paperback and eBook
Dave is currently working on his next book project for 2024.
Keep in touch and stay with me.
Thanks again and keep reading.
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