# About — David Samuel Allen

David Samuel Allen writes fiction at the seam where mathematics meets the examined life. A Free Will Manifold is his debut novel.

After dropping out of college to focus on video production and graphic design, he decided to become a strength coach. After deciding to no longer be a strength coach, he went back to college — which resulted in a Master's degree in mathematics. He now works as a freelance n'importe quoi in Southwest France, where he lives with his wife and three children.

In addition to technical writing, he has worked as a ghostwriter for art experts, published several short stories, and — possibly most notably — been featured on McSweeney's Internet Tendency.

## The book
A Free Will Manifold (First Edition, 2026) — A Borgesian novel about a mathematician who finds a library containing the complete record of his life.
Published by Locrian Books — an imprint of F-flat Books · Philadelphia, PA.

Kirkus Reviews: "A beguiling tale of people trying to edit their lives into better versions of themselves… an entertaining read full of curiosity about the puzzles of existence."

## Links
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1639911650
- McSweeney's: https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/opposite-opening-lines-to-famous-novels
- Half and One: https://halfandone.com/the-letter/
- Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/69401746.David_Samuel_Allen

Contact: dbloomsday@live.com

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