David Wiseman lived in the UK for most of his life, but is now a resident of Nova Scotia. During his time in Canada he has, among other things, enjoyed running an art gallery and occasionally appearing as a background actor in movies. He writes long and short fiction, is an occasional blogger, and enjoys maps, photography, travel (especially on trains) and reading. He is also an accomplished genealogist.

David's novels, published by Askance Publishing, appear under his more formal DJ Wiseman name. His short stories have appeared online and in print in the USA, UK and Canada.

In addition to writing, David also offers his services as an editor and has assisted in the publishing of several academic books and short story anthologies.

Selected bibliography

Novels (published under DJ Wiseman):

A Habit of Dying (Askance – 9781909009004 (2012))

The Subtle Thief of Youth (Askance – 9781909009066 (2012))

The Death of Tommy Quick And Other Lies (Askance – 9781909009271 (2016))

Casa Rosa (Askance – 9781909009325 (2019))

Old Wrongs (Askance – 9781909009387 (2023))

Bodies In Summer (Askance - 9781718208395 (2025))

Short Stories (published under David Wiseman):

The Awful Truth About Bay 13 (Positional Vertigo – Askance UK - 9781909009059 (2012))

Survivors (Geist Magazine – Canada (2019) )

Double Aspect (The Ghost Story USA (2018) and 21st Century Ghost Stories Vol II - Wyrd Harvest Press UK 9781105772214 (2021))

Hemingway’s Hat (Mystery Weekly Magazine – Canada October (2019))

The Devil You Know (After Dinner Conversation – USA (2021) and Polar Borealis – Canada (2023))

Amo Amas Amat (Moose House Stories Vol I – Canada 9781999268701 (2019))

Woman Seated (Moose House Stories Vol I – Canada 9781999268701 (2019))

Deja Vu (Life On The Margins - Scottish Arts Trust - Scotland 9798693586345 (2020))

Unforgettable (Retreat West – UK (2018))