Meet David

I don't pretend to be an expert on kids. But besides once being young myself, I've spent a lot of time around young people.

So I've learned a few things about what makes young people tick. I've discovered that they know what they like, they’re honest about it, and they're not easily dissuaded, especially by adults. Writing for youngsters is a unique challenge. I've had fun trying to meet that challenge.

I was born in St. Paul, MN, but moved to the Seattle, WA area with my family when I was six. Except for four years in the Navy, I’ve done my growing up (at least, what I’ve done so far) right here. My wife Judy and I have now witnessed the college-bound departures of the last of our kids. Since getting my degree in Communications from the University of Washington, I’ve taken a number of writing courses, attended many writing workshops, and rubbed elbows (hopefully) with lots of talented writers.

I like the outdoors, sports, travel, movies, and plays, and when I want to take a quiet break from my writing, I still enjoy indulging one of my first loves: reading.