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With vast and varied experience in communications, theatre and circus arts, I bring a unique skill set to my writing and editing projects.
My sense of storytelling has been cultivated by writing and directing for theatre, and performing as an actor, clown, and variety artist throughout the world,
along with teaching children and adults of all ages, especially those in public school special education programs.

This experience has been so valuable and informs my other work through the psychological and creative challenges it presents.
It has surely opened up a window into a world of empathy one may not find anywhere else.

Since 2009, this has been expanded by my work within the cancer community and collaborating on a series of books on parenting, divorce and family health.
Each new project excites me,, whether it's facilitating writing workshops for cancer patients and their caregivers, promoting writing as a therapeutic tool for those facing trauma,
or teaching circus arts to children in disadvantaged environments. All of them are related and each one makes me better at the other.

While I think outside the box, I am always game to counsel and create with collaborators who live within designated forms.

Since I spend a lot of time doing non-fiction, I welcome the chance to tell original stories, following the flight of butterflies.

“Thanks for all the Right words, loving care and good times that made this book possible. Love, Marlo”

Marlo Thomas, New York City, author of The Right Words at the Right Time, Volume 2

I have had the privilege of working with David Tabatsky on a collaboration that started quite innocently as a manual for a course that I had been teaching, which then blossomed into a series of wonderful books.
David was a consummate professional during the process: timely, dedicated and easy to work with. He is one of those talents who can synthesize ideas and work with a writer to bring out the very best.
Whether it is his organization, sentence structure or just good common sense, David Tabatsky came through. I strongly recommend him.

Mark R. Banschick, M.D.
Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatrist

David’s encouragement and expertise has been a tremendous boost to my writing. While advising and editing my first novel, David’s patience and commitment helped me produce my best work. He’s made all of the difference in the world. One of the things I appreciate most David’s willingness to take on my project at a pace I can handle. He has pushed me to become a more thoughtful writer. It is my hope to be working with David Tabatsky for a very long time.

Anne Shaw Heinrich, freelance writer, Dwight, Illinois

David helped me solve a difficult organizational problem that had my agent and me stumped. He was able to quickly “get” the problem, asking me probing, respectful, enthusiastic, and thought-provoking questions. He returned my manuscript loaded with sidebar comments, suggestions, and delivered his advice in a very energized and exuberant style. I was at a stage of feeling befuddled and giving up, and instead David’s help inspired me to tackle the project with new gusto! Bravo!

Judi Hollis, PhD., Palm Springs, California, author of Fat is a Family Affair & Fat and Furious

After reading just a few pages of my novel, David offered a brilliant suggestion to help solve a dilemma that had burdened me for years. David has enabled me to reshape my book, and thanks to his guidance, I have found a greater clarity and strengthened my vision. David’s efforts on my behalf were swift and meticulous. He was inspiring and great fun and I’m certain, has helped me write a better book.

Vicki Abelson, Los Angeles, California, Founder of WomenWhoWrite

“I’m your biggest fan!”

Karen Gantz Zahler, New York City, President, Karen Gantz Zahler Literary Management

“Dear David,
Now that The Boy Behind The Door is finished, I just wanted to say what a great job you did in bringing it to fruition. We had a many hurdles to conquer & your creativity was most helpful in clearing them. Once again, thanks for a job well done.”
Sanford L. Batkin, Scarsdale, New York, Businessman and Philanthropist

Chicken Soup for the Soul
Marlo Thomas
Dr. Mark Banschick
Dr. Randy Wright
Lainie Kazan
Laurie Rubin

AMERICAN MISFIT, a memoir (Legacy Books 2017)
WRITE FOR LIFE: Communicating Your Way Through Cancer (Write for Life, 2013, 2015)
WRITE FOR LIFE: Communicating Your Way Through Cancer and Chronic Disease (Write for Life, 2019)
Rx FOR HOPE: A Cancer Care Model to Optimize the Immune System (with Nick Chen, MD) (Rowman & Littlefield 2018)
HOLISTIC DENTAL CARE: Your Mind, Body, and Spirit Guide to Optimal Health and a Beautiful Smile (with Rev. Dr. Stephen A. Lawrence) (Rowman & Littlefield 2018)
REIMAGINING WOMEN’S CANCERS: The Celebrity Diagnosis Guide to Personalized Treatment and Prevention (with Dr. Mark Boguski and Dr. Michele Berman) (Health Communications, Inc. 2016)
REIMAGINING MEN’S CANCERS: The Celebrity Diagnosis Guide to Personalized Treatment and Prevention (with Dr. Mark Boguski and Dr. Michele Berman) (Health Communications, Inc. 2016)
THE OVER-PARENTING EPIDEMIC: Why It’s Bad for Your Children––and You! (with Dr. George Glass) (Skyhorse Publishing 2014)
BLENDING FAMILIES SUCCESSFULLY: Helping Parents and Kids Navigate Their New Stepfamily (with Dr. George Glass) (Skyhorse Publishing 2014)
BEAUTIFUL OLD DOGS: A Loving Tribute to Our Senior Best Friends (Created and Edited By David Tabatsky) (St. Martins Press 2014)

THE INTELLIGENT DIVORCE (Books One & Two)Because Your Kids Come First (with Dr. Mark Banschick) (Intelligent Books 2010, 2011)
THE WRIGHT CHOICE: Your Family's Prescription for Healthy Eating, Modern Fitness and Saving Money (with Dr. Randy Wright) (InTouch Media Health Network 2011)
THE CANCER BOOK: 101 Stories of Courage, Support & Love (co-author, editor) (Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing 2009)
DEAR PRESIDENT OBAMA: Letters of Hope from Children Across America (with Bruce Kluger) (Beckham Publishing 2009)

SO MUCH FOR HAPPY (with E.P. McGill) (Middle Grade Fiction) (WE Edutainment 2017)

THE BOY BEHIND THE DOOR: How Salomon Kool Escaped the Nazis (Young Adult Historical Fiction) (KTAV Books 2009)

Consulting Editor for Marlo Thomas and her New York Times bestseller The Right Words at the Right Time, Volume 2: Your Turn (Atria 2006)

• Coauthor/editor of The Cancer Book: 101 Stories of Courage, Support and Love, (Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing 2009).
• Consulting Editor for Marlo Thomas and her New York Times bestseller, The Right Words at the Right Time, Volume 2: Your Turn (Atria 2006).

1. The Boy Behind the Door: How Alex Winter Escaped the Nazis (a young reader book based on a true story)
2. Bend Over Daddy: Single Fathering in America
3. So Much for Happy (a dystopian middle grade novel inspired by the subject of race and class in America)
4. Liar! (How I Faked My Way Through Colitis and Crohn's Disease and Lived to Survive Colon Cancer (Twice) by Edel Blumberg