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David attended the University of North Carolina and California State University, Los Angeles receiving degrees in Economics, Business Administration, and Computer Information Systems. He is now retired living in Orange County, California after a career as an IT consultant.
Additionally, David is a life long sports fan, an avid jazz afficionado, and a fledgling art collector.
David’s publishing credits include Woodruff’s Firebase, reflecting the great intensity of the conflict in Vietnam; Galvez Stadium, a unique piece of fiction about the endeavors of building a football stadium during a revolution in Santiago, Chile, and The Florida Caper, an adventure yarn set in South Florida involving stolen jewelry that carries a curse.

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The Truth About Crypto: A Practical, Easy-to-Understand Guide to Bitcoin, Blockchain, NFTs, and Other Digital Assets

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This classic was a terrific read. It's based on the author's true live experiences at sea that he recorded in a diary. I felt just like a part of the crew. ...more
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A very well written book that addresses the largest known calamity that faces us over the remainder of this century. It is important reading for nearly everyone.
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One of the best history books ever, for me. The author draws a very powerful and detailed insight into the divisions in our country on the cusp of the Civil War.
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