David obsesses over the sounds, rhythms, textures, tones, and layers of language. David is a writer, editor, and marketing specialist. He has worked as an editorial director, magazine feature writer, daily newspaper journalist, ghostwriter, public relations manager, proofreader, college writing instructor, and academic writing consultant.

​He received his master's degree in English (with a concentration in rhetoric and writing) from the University of Central Florida. The Florida Magazine Association recognized him for feature and headline writing.