David M. Parritt is a Melbourne-based writer and marketing professional with a lifelong love of storytelling. His debut novel, A Sense of Time, explores memory, desire, and what it means to grow older without losing the ache of youth. When he’s not writing, David champions independent bookshops through his work in publishing and marketing. He lives with his husband and their spirited Jack Russell, and spends as much time as possible reading, cooking, and planning their next adventure.