David Carl
David Carl

Hey, there. Thank you for taking a moment to check out my author bio. Yeah, yeah, this part is supposed to say something like, “Author writes blah, blah, blah and resides wherever and loves cats,” but I’d rather just have a little chat instead.

So, this is me. I’m unfiltered, irreverent, and more than a little bit crazy. (You should see my morning pile of brain pills.) I like thinking about wild “what ifs” and then let them percolate in my mindspace until the characters get real enough to me that I can let them write stories for me. It’s a genius writing hack, don’t you think?

It does have some interesting side-effects, though. Tilka has made me cry every single time I’ve reviewed her story. How am I supposed to get my revisions done, Tilka?! Oh, and then there’s the (non-character) narrator who had such a unique voice, they ended up being the protagonist of the story!

If you want to take some truly wild rides through imaginative tales with relatable characters from all across the spectrum of humanity and beyond, then I would love for you to join me. There is always room for more folks who have a curious mind and an open heart.

I would also love for you to join my mailing list to get sneak peeks and insights. Oh, and feel free to contact me to tell me what you think of some story or another or just to say, “Hi.” Special shout-out to anyone who’s ever given me a positive rating or review. Thank you for being an integral part of this!

Books

Short Story Six-Pack - A collection of modern fantasy tales #1 (Short Story Six-Packs)

Buckle up for half a dozen urban fantasy tales packed with engaging characters, unexpected plot twists, and the answers to questions ranging from the profound to the truly bizarre.

Science Fair: What if all life as we know it is just some kid’s science project?

Reptile Disfunction: Do superpowered individuals ever struggle with performance...

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Short Story Six-Pack: A collection of modern fantasy tales #2 (Short Story Six-Packs)

Gird your loins for another half dozen urban fantasy tales packed with engaging characters, unexpected plot twists, and the answers to questions ranging from the profound to the truly bizarre.

Powerless: What if you were the only person in the whole world without a superpower?

Squirrels: When too many squirrels gather, are they really as tame as...

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Short Story Six-Pack: A collection of high fantasy tales #1

Saddle up for half a dozen medieval-ish fantasy tales packed with engaging characters, unexpected plot twists, and the answers to questions ranging from the profound to the truly bizarre.

Cinderayla: What if one of the most popular fairy tale characters had an oh-so-naughty side?

Shadowsoul: In a world of might and magic, what form would the most...

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Latest Updates

Okay, the digital version of the high fantasy Short Story Six-Pack is live now. Hurry up, Amazon! Put up the softcover version, so I can start posting links all over the place.

It's always exciting to feel like you're making progress. My next short story collection is out with beta readers now, and I'm already getting some feedback so I can begin my...

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I just finished the rough draft of a short story for a Halloween contest. I've still got some work to do smoothing out its rough edges, but I'm pretty happy with it overall.

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Contact

Got some thoughts you'd care to share? Fire 'em on over! (Although, if this is another query if I can set you up with Cindy from book 2, the answer is no.)