David James has published three poetry collections, including: A Heart Out of This World (Carnegie-Mellon University Press, 1984), Do Not Give Dogs What is Holy (March Street Press, 1994), and I Dance Back (March Street Press, 2002). His one-act play, “After Godot," was produced off-Broadway at the Theatre-Studio in September 2003. The author’s other one-act plays include, "The Aftermath" and "Finding the Muse,” both of which were produced off-Broadway at the American Globe Theatre in April 2003 and April 2002, respectively. The Buckham Alley Theatre in Flint, Michigan, produced James’ full-length play, “Like Ships in the Night,” in September 2002. David James holds an Ed.D. from Wayne State University and is currently an English Instructor at Oakland Community College.

"His writing is imaginative, clear, accessible, and funny. David is one of an all too small minority of poets who is able to use humor in his work. He is a writer who entertains without playing to his audience, a writer genuinely interested in the art of communication." - Stuart Dybek

For more information on David James, please visit his homepage at: http://www.occ.cc.mi.us/or-eng/dljames/djhome.htm.