| Hometown: | |||||
| Redding, CA | |||||
| Place of Birth: | |||||
| Corning, CA | |||||
| Church Affiliation: | |||||
| Neighborhood Church of Redding (affiliated with the CMA church) | |||||
| Number of Years Writing: | |||||
| since 5th grade | |||||
| List of Other Publications and Year Published: | |||||
| Focus on the Family Magazine (1999, 2000, 2001); HomeLife (2001); New Man (2001); Assorted newspapers over the years; Three books with Bethany House Publishers: Boyhood Daze; An Incomplete Guide to Raising Boys (1999), and Daze of Our Wives; A Semi-Helpful Guide to Marital Bliss (2000) and Out on a Whim: A Somewhat Useful Guide to Marriage, Family, Culture, God, and Flammable Household Appliances (2001) | |||||
| Education: | |||||
| BA in Political Science and Journalism, California State University at Chico | |||||
| Employment: | |||||
| Since 1990 I have been employed as an aide to a Member of Congress. Technically, this means I help run the government. Even though I only play a small role, you should, nevertheless, be alarmed. | |||||
| Family: | |||||
| Married to Dale since 1981. Two sons, Mark and Brad. They put up with a LOT. | |||||
| True and Interesting Fact: | |||||
| Before Dave would sign his first book contract, he insisted on a "signing bonus" which consisted of an extra large jar of Cheez Whiz. The publisher sent it overnight express. For his next book, Dave upped the ante and demanded Hostess Ho Hos. He received 200 of the little cakes, bit into one, and realized they weren't all that good. However, the kids in the Sunday School class taught by his wife REALLY liked them. They are still sick. For his third book, Dave demanded an all expense paid trip to France. He received three pounds of Snickers bars instead. It was close enough. Dave is pretty easy when push comes to shove. | |||||
