David King is a Western Australian writer who holds a degree in electronic engineering, first class Honours in English, and a PhD in philosophy. His poetry, short stories and philosophical essays have appeared in many anthologies and journals in Australia and overseas. King also edited two science fiction anthologies, and his interest in flags led to the publication of the novel Vexil Excelsior in 1995. In 2001 he changed his name by deed poll from David King to Daniel King.
