David D Holt was born in 1961 in Newport, Rhode Island, to German/English parents
who's early life traveled around the country as his father Lonnie D Holt was transferred from one military installation to another. Early on, David began writing, writing stories in elementary school. Later as David toured the world via the US Navy, his writing continued to grow. His first book, "The Crater, Seven Days of Terror" was a local success. David also won the International Library of Poetry's: Editor's Choice Award for 2006 for his poems titled "Guam" & "Shipwreck". He lives with his wife, Terry and their 3 children in Florida.