David R. Davis was born in Texas, and served as a combat medic with the 101st. Airborne Division in Vietnam. He graduated from West Texas State University and Our Lady of the Lake University, and worked as a social worker, therapist and administrator for 35 years. Now living in Green Valley, Arizona – he enjoys writing, hiking the desert, and the study of desert wildlife. He and his partner Suzanne are owned by Denni, their seventeen pound terrier. David is a member of the Arizona Authors Association, the Arizona State Poetry Society, and The Oro Valley Writers Forum in Tucson.

David published his first novel in early 2017. Running In, Walking Out weaves a story of the lives of four people: John, a Vietnam Vet. Sarah, who brings joy with her kindness and garden. Preston, the old blues drummer filled with passion and regret. Duane, a troubled young man trying to escape his background. The book reflects the human search for meaning, purpose and redemption.

What one reader said about Running In, Walking Out:

“I was barely into this book when the first pearls of wisdom hit me. So profound that I stopped reading, wrote down the authors words, and shared them with friends. Many times while reading I thought “it’s like this guy knows me:” This book is an honest, interesting statement on the human condition with a moving story that will leave you feeling better than before you read it. I just ordered his 2nd book and can’t wait for it to arrive.”

David’s second book The Unusual Man was published in October, 2018. Andrew Densmore, a Boston bred self-Important gentleman authored The Unusual Man in 1915. He was a man tormented by the death of his younger brother, the memory of his abusive father and financial desperation. He expected the book to be his passport to fame and fortune. It didn’t work out as he had planned. One hundred years later, a worn copy of the book makes its way into the hands of Austin Brewer. Life for Brewer is controlled by OCD and a deep desire to be left alone. Densmore’ book, along with housekeeper Lupita, Victor Frankl and twelve-year-old Bobby Prescott become instrumental in the redemption of the reclusive Brewer. A writer writes to bridge the gap between humans, sometimes it takes a century to accomplish.

One reviewer has stated ” A story can reach across a hundred years and still be fresh as warm-from-the-oven baked bread. The Unusual Man is such a story.”

David’s third book Cardboard Heroes was published in October, 2022. It contains eighteen contemporary short stories.

One review states –
This collection of stories has something for everyone. He delves into the hearts and minds of his characters with compassion and humility, taking you on a journey into worlds known and unknown. He sets the stage so well that you feel involved in the story right from the beginning. All of the stories are poignant involving personal as well as social struggles. If you like this book, you might also like his earlier novel “The Unusual Man”.

David has also published two poetry chapbooks. Finding Home, A poemoir – short memoir written in verse, and A Brief Moment Called Life. Both chapbooks can be purchsed on Amazon.com.