Look and Listen

Biography

David was born in Nairobi, Kenya. He as a PhD in physics from Liverpool University. For several years he worked on airborne radar at Ferranti, Edinburgh. More recently he moved to Maidstone and works as a research scientist. He has recently written his first fantasy trilogy, The Prophecy of the Kings which is now available on Amazon.

Inspiration

David’s interest in fantasy started with Lord of the Rings. Motivated by the epic tale he put pen to paper, determined to create a story with bold characters and an intriguing plot. The book’s initial scene was dark and sinister, a betrayal set deep in the heart of a mountain. Encouraged by his friends he started writing The Prophecy of the Kings in the months during his wife’s pregnancy with the first of two sons. The tale grew while he worked as a research scientist, near their home in Maidstone, Kent. As with most aspiring authors, writing was part time, with the plot progressing in the evenings and holidays. At times the tale seemed to naturally take the characters into extreme peril, and for months the author was left wondering as to their fate. Refusing to rewrite the tale to rescue them, the author patiently waited before inspiration struck and the story continued at a fast pace to the next cliff-hanger. Suffice to say his sons have now grown and, as the quill dries, are of an age to read and appreciate this work. As to the characters in the tale, they too have grown older and wiser; as to whether they survived the tale, only reading the novel will tell.