In this episode of the Serial Optimist podcast, Steph interviews David Wilson, a nine-time author and creative director. David shares his journey into writing, discussing how he transitioned from advertising to writing screenplays and eventually self-publishing his own books. He talks about the challenges of balancing a full-time job with his passion for writing, the creative process behind his work, and offers advice for aspiring authors. The conversation also touches on the genres David writes in, including mysteries and horror, and his recent book 'Murder in Spa City,' which connects to the local area. David expresses his dream of adapting his books into films and shares where listeners can find his work.