John David Higham

I’m John David.

I wrote Pebbles on the Path, A Guide to Meditation and Visions in addition to my memoir, Unsolicited Submissions. Excerpts from this latter work have also appeared in the literary journal Full Circle alongside such writers as former poet laureate Robert Pinsky. I’ve also written, directed, and produced shorts of my original comedy series Jesus and Spot in addition to having completed numerous unproduced original feature-length screenplays and adaptations.

I completed an erotic novella manuscript and, separately, a book of poetry. Currently, I’m writing a book about suicide recovery based on my own experiences (43 years suicide free—YES!).

I move through the waking world in the humble disguise of a psychologist and a Reiki Master.. I recently retired from the former and spend my time writing.

I’ve had two feature film projects die in pre-production (a psychological thriller feature and a dramatic adaptation feature of my memoir). I’m currently endeavoring to resuscitate the former. I’ve also penned a dark sitcom pilot and an animated sitcom.

I’m currently seeking a director for my psychological thriller. As of March 2023, I will be attending the MFAW (Creative Writing) Program at Goddard College.

UPDATE: MARCH 21, 2025

Shit, did I write all that drivel? What the fuck was I thinking? Just to bring ya'll up to speed, I completed my book, Suicide and Me: A Recovery Adventure. I'm currently working on an extremely self-indulgent short film based on the work (fuck me, it's an indie project and I'm building it myself with my GH5). As far as the psychological thriller, David Lynch died and there's no one else I would even consider for the work, so I'm going to self-publish the script and let it collect dust. I've started my first novel. As for the now defunct GC MFAW Program: I came, I saw, I quit. Sometimes, the road to mediocrity is paved by great people with great intentions. And, sometimes it's paved by people phoning it in. Of course, I'm doing other creative shit but referring to myself in third person or having much of a social media presence aren't two of them. Not on Tik-Tok, X, FB, Instagram, Truth Social, Reddit, Blah-Fucking-Blah or whatever the "social media of the month" might be etc. Made my YouTube Channel and WordPress sites private and might delete both. I might delete this account if moved to do so whilst meditating. Using my newly found spare time to read: total fucking coolness. Have a fantabulous day.