About Me
I write spare, unsettling fiction and poetry about being present when everything falls apart.
My work moves between literary realism, horror, and prose poetry—united by a preoccupation with mortality, impermanence, and the moments when we’re forced to witness what we cannot control. My writing is compressed, quietly sad, and weird.
Right now I’m working in compressed forms—tanka poetry, micro fiction under 200 words—where every word has to earn its place.
What I publish
Stories & Poetry — New work published regularly. Paid subscribers ($3, $5, or $7/month) get access to everything. If the writing speaks to you, this is the most direct way to support it.
The Monthly Letter — A free monthly update on what I’m writing, how it’s going, and what’s next.
Background
I taught screenwriting at the University of Regina for over a decade and served as Writer in Residence at Regina Public Library in 2019–2020. I’m also the co-author of the internationally award-winning Shepherd & Wolfe mystery series with Angie Counios — we’re finishing the fifth and final book now.
These days, I focus on my own fiction and poetry.
Email: me@davidgane.com
Readings: Available for bookstores, libraries, literary events, and community organizations.