David A. Wimsett's novels and short stories follow characters as they grow and have the opportunity to examine themselves and their place in the world on a deep level. His works include women’s fiction, epic fantasy, science fiction, contemporary issues and humour. They  are intended to entertain and inform all readers, regardless of gender, while creating strong, complex female as well as male characters who face realistic challenges in their lives. His science fiction short story "Time and Tide" was short listed for the annual Absent Willow Review anthology. His urban short story "Shoot" won the Magelsforf Award for Writing Excellence.

He is a member of the Writers’ Union of Canada, representing Canadian authors such as Margaret Atwood and Michael Ondaatje, as well as the Canadian Freelance Guild representing freelance journalists and the Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia where he sits on the Writer’s Council

In addition to being an author, Mr. Wimsett is also a stage actor, musician, composer, videographer and professional photographer.

His home is in a rural Nova Scotia town near the sea.