David Sterner was born in Derry, N. Ireland to an Irish mother and US Sailor. He spent his childhood moving between far flung Nuclear Submarine Supply Depots in Exmouth, Australia; Dunoon, Scotland; Charleston, SC; Pascagoula, MS; finally settling in Tidewater Virginia where he spent his high school years. Upon graduation, he worked at the NORSHIPCO docks in Norfolk, VA while he attended Old Dominion University. Then made his way up to Richmond, VA and Virginia Commonwealth University, where he earned his degree. After college, he worked for several years as a copywriter. He was there when the now defunct Circuit City started its death rattle. David then found himself in Iowa City, IA just in time for the Iowa Caucus Season and all the absurdities of small town life. David is a former Army Medic with the 691st Forward Surgical Team, and works as a nurse at the Bronx VA Hospital. He lives in Brooklyn, with his wife, a New York City planner, and their son. Dave hopes that his son won't have to hear so many bullshit stories about the military and war when he gets older.