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I’m David McCann — Brisbane nurse, debut fantasy author, and someone who nearly ran out of time to tell his story. After more than twenty years in nursing, a health diagnosis in 2020 changed everything. It reminded me that time isn’t guaranteed, and that the story I’d been carrying for ten years needed to finally be told. In the Depths of a Man’s Mind is the result — a sweeping epic fantasy set in the ancient land of Neleuwen, built on prophecy, magic, and the belief that ordinary people can become extraordinary things. Book 2 of the Truant Series is in progress. Find me at dmmccann.com.

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David McCann Book 2 picks up where the threads of Book 1 start to pull tight. The world zooms out — new characters enter, old dangers return in new forms, and the …moreBook 2 picks up where the threads of Book 1 start to pull tight. The world zooms out — new characters enter, old dangers return in new forms, and the prophecy that began in Book 1 starts to reveal its true shape. I can’t say too much yet, but readers who connected with Higant and Marcus will not be disappointed. Follow me at dmmccann.com to be first to hear when it’s ready.(less)
David McCann Tolkien is the foundation for me — The Lord of the Rings showed me what world-building at its deepest could look like. Terry Goodkind’s Sword of Truth…moreTolkien is the foundation for me — The Lord of the Rings showed me what world-building at its deepest could look like. Terry Goodkind’s Sword of Truth series was hugely influential, particularly the way he built a world with such strong moral stakes and unforgettable characters. Raymond E. Feist and Magician introduced me to the idea that a single book could open a doorway to an entire universe — the world of Midkemia felt endless and alive. Brandon Sanderson showed me that magic systems could be intricate and logical. If you love any of those authors and worlds, I think Neleuwen will feel like home to you.(less)
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Why I Wrote In the Depths of a Man’s Mind

For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a creative mind. Whether it was acting, imagining worlds, or finding new ways to see things, creativity has always been a part of who I am. For years I carried that creativity quietly, wondering if I’d ever find the right way to show the world what I was capable of. Writing a fantasy novel turned out to be the answer — though it took longer than I expected t Read more of this blog post »
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