David C. Smith: podcast appearances and interviews

David C. Smith is a professor of finance affiliated with Manatt, Phelps & Phillips. While he is known as an author in genres such as fantasy, horror, historical, and suspense fiction, his professional role in academia focuses on finance. Smith writes under his full name, David C. Smith, and has contributed significantly to literary works including heroic fantasy novels. He is recognized for collaborations with Richard L. Tierney that feature characters created by Robert E. Howard. Among his most notable works are six novels featuring the character Red Sonja. In addition to his fiction writing, Smith is also a medical editor and essayist. His diverse career encompasses both his academic pursuits and his contributions to genre fiction.