David C. Newcomb has devoted his entire life to writing, cultivating a diverse literary career spanning fiction, playwriting, poetry, essays, and autobiographical memoirs. His writing style is evocative, immersive, and deeply emotional, transporting readers from the cockpit of an aircraft during flight training to the depths of dramatic theater and the complexities of American history.
He is the author of two novels: Harry's Ark (published) and A Falling Time (unpublished), as well as two prose journals: To the Brink, a true account of his experiences as a student pilot in 1975, and The Count Is Home, a profound reflection on Strindberg's theater and the process of staging a play. His poetry has also appeared in literary publications.
In theater, he has written five plays: the comedy Doogan; the dramas Gwendolyn and The Passion of Remo Russo; the musical The Maestra, for which he wrote the book, lyrics, and musical score; and the historical play Hercules, Martha, and George, set during the American Revolution.
For twenty-eight years, David worked as a freelance legal writer for the law firm Holland & Knight LLP in Washington, D.C., demonstrating his ability to combine structured thinking with precision in professional writing. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, he graduated cum laude from Kenyon College, one of the most prestigious literary institutions in the United States.
Today, his body of work stands as a vivid testament to the power of words to transcend genres, eras, and emotions.
David C. Newcomb has devoted his entire life to writing, cultivating a diverse literary career spanning fiction, playwriting, poetry, essays, and autobiographical memoirs. His writing style is evocative, immersive, and deeply emotional, transporting readers from the cockpit of an aircraft during flight training to the depths of dramatic theater and the complexities of American history.
He is the author of two novels: Harry's Ark (published) and A Falling Time (unpublished), as well as two prose journals: To the Brink, a true account of his experiences as a student pilot in 1975, and The Count Is Home, a profound reflection on Strindberg's theater and the process of staging a play. His poetry has also appeared in literary publications.
In theater, he has written five plays: the comedy Doogan; the dramas Gwendolyn and The Passion of Remo Russo; the musical The Maestra, for which he wrote the book, lyrics, and musical score; and the historical play Hercules, Martha, and George, set during the American Revolution.
For twenty-eight years, David worked as a freelance legal writer for the law firm Holland & Knight LLP in Washington, D.C., demonstrating his ability to combine structured thinking with precision in professional writing. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, he graduated cum laude from Kenyon College, one of the most prestigious literary institutions in the United States.
Today, his body of work stands as a vivid testament to the power of words to transcend genres, eras, and emotions.
He is the author of two novels: Harry's Ark (published) and A Falling Time (unpublished), as well as two prose journals: To the Brink, a true account of his experiences as a student pilot in 1975.
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