David J. Mills

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This is the website for writer David J. Mills, who thinks he is funny. It is filled with humorous poems, short stories and articles. If you just want to laugh, or groan at some bad puns, check out the items on the main page, the “lighter” side. I also have some more serious work, some sober thoughts and some downright depressing material. Check “The Dark Side” under Poems or Short Stories. And let me know if you like them.

I also have a comic novel that is now published! I have had a couple of readings and I’m working on doing more. I’m also hoping to have the novel on Amazon soon. More info about the novel itself under My Novel. There you’ll also find a synopsis with some short excerpts. Let me know if this is a novel you’d be interested in reading (i.e. buying).

While I generally don’t like being followed, you can follow me on Facebook, which will give you notices whenever I add something new or have my novel published – whichever comes first.

BIOGRAPHY: Who am I? I am a free-lance writer of many styles, living in Toronto and working at a local university where I started when the Internet was still a gleam in Al Gore’s eyes. Here are a few places where I’ve been published:

Feels ‘Zine, Existere Magazine, the Toronto Star, Aspiring Writers Anthology 2013 and I have been featured in York University’s internal newsletter (see ‘My Secret Life’ below).

My Secret Life: Comedy writer continues to experiment with styles and subjects

October 11, 2021: I submitted “Of Hearts and Livers” to Indie Ontario and it has been accepted. Here’s the notice: http://library.biblioboard.com/content/d04070a6-e608-4c5d-9f13-6547a447501e

November 8, 2023: I found recently that my novel was listed as “Unavailable” on Amazon.ca I have since done some amendments and it is again available, for the low low price of $16. Some people have said it’s hard to find. If you go under Books then search David J. Mills, it will come up on the first page.

February 15, 2021: My novel “Of Hearts and Livers” is now on Amazon.ca! Search under Books: Literature and Fiction and for the low, low price of $16.00 you too can own the book that at least three people are talking about!

July 6, 2020: I have been featured in York’s daily email newsletter under the feature “My Secret Life”! I’ve added the link to the story on my front page. I’ve also added another title to my Funniest Books (a great John Cleese autobiography), and added a few pandemic haiku under Poems.

November 30, 2019: I have added another serious or “dark” story (Playing for an Audience of One) and added a list of my favourite funny short stories (the best at the top).

September 15, 2019: I will be at Word on the Street Toronto September 22. Please come by and visit at the WEN (Writers and Editors Network) booth and say hello between 10 and 12:00. I will also be at the Legion Fall Fair with my book (Branch 31, Weston Rd south of Eglinton) on Saturday September 28, 10:00 to 2:00.

June 3, 2019: I’m having a book launch for “Of Hearts and Livers” at the Royal Canadian Legion Br 31 on Tuesday, July 7 at 7:30. The Legion is on Weston Road just south of Eglinton. Everyone welcome! (There will be cake.)

February 26, 2019: Got the first proof of my novel. Image under My Novel. So excited, can’t write in full sentences. More info soon!

January 6, 2019: I have recently had one of my “serious” stories accepted by Feels ‘Zine. They are launching their new issue (dedicated to Fear) on January 25 and will feature reading from the authors, including mine! Here’s a link with all the info: https://www.facebook.com/feelszine/

October 26, 2018: I have added SAVING PRIVATE SMITH to the OTHER WRITING section. An announcement on the elusive novel should be soon!

June 3, 2018: I have added another story (“A Private Conversation”) to the SHORT STORIES section. My novel is not yet available but I feel I’m getting close, hopefully it will be published within a few months.

December 20, 2017: I have added the short story “IT” and the ‘poem’ “Words you’ll never hear in the title of an award winning movie”. (I’ve also updated all the links so they open in a new window.)

November 23, 2017: I have added a new poem under ‘The Dark Side’ called “A Conversation with God”, and added ‘Songs about Writing’ under ‘My Novel’

What people are saying about David

“David is a great writer. He has always had a gift for words and has a way of tickling my funny bone.” – David’s mother

“David is a very funny writer. Everything he writes makes me laugh, especially his comedy.” – David’s spouse

“David used to be a funny writer. He used to make me laugh whenever he read me his material.” – David’s ex

“I had no idea David was so funny. Just goes to show you never can tell.” – David’s co-worker

“David is a bit of an odd duck but I have to say he does write well and me makes me laugh.” – David’s best friend

“David is a gifted writer. I always look forward to whatever work he shares with me.” – David’s sister