Gill began his writing career by publishing short stories in small magazines, including
The Crescent Review and
Writer's Forum. In 2005, Scarecrow Press published his critical biography Graham Salisbury: Island Boy, a reference book intended for scholars of young adult literature. His debut novel,
Soul Enchilada was published to acclaim in 2009. A second YA novel,
Black Hole Sun, August 2010 has received a starred review from Booklist, as well as recommendations from several authors:
The sins of his father weigh heavily on Durango, an outcast teen mercenary who's trying to eke out a living on tomorrow's gritty, trigger-happy Mars. Fortunately, he is armed with an AI implant, a crew of colorful misfits, and an unshakable sense of humor. David Macinnis Gill rockets readers to new frontiers in this imaginative, action-packed tale. - Suzanne Collins, author of The Hunger Games
Great story, great characters, and nonstop action. David Gill takes you to a rugged, fast, tough world. - Chris Crutcher, author of Deadline and Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes
Black Hole Sun grabbed me by the throat and didn't let go until the last page. In the best tradition of Heinlein and Firefly, Black Hole Sun is for readers who like their books fast-paced, intense, and relentless. Buy it, read it, pass it on!" - Laurie Halse Anderson, author of Wintergirls and Speak