Saturday, December 11, 2010

Dragons Audio Books make Great Gifts

Audio books are great gifts for fans of my books. There is still time before Christmas to get the complete sets of Dragons in our Midst or Oracles of Fire MP3 disks for only $15 each. These MP3 disks can be played on a computer or some of the newer CD players. Once on the computer, you can copy them to an iPod or MP3 player. You can also burn them to traditional CD's for use on all CD players.

The Dragons in our Midst stories are performed by multiple actors along with a narrator. The Oracles of Fire stories are told by a single narrator.

Here are links for purchasing these directly from me.

http://www.daviscrossing.com/DIOMAudio.htm

http://www.daviscrossing.com/OraclesAudio.htm

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Warrior is Coming

In less than two months, Warrior, the sequel to the bestselling novel Starlighter, will be released. Look for it in January of 2011.

In Warrior, the stakes are raised when the foretold prince is crowned. While Koren and Jason race to the Northlands of Starlight to find the one person who can help them free the human slaves, Elyssa and Wallace strive to locate Jason and assist his quest. Soon, all four discover that the secrets of Starlight extend much further than they had imagined. Meanwhile, Randall and Tibalt have returned to Major Four and find themselves teamed with the dragon Magnar, who has arrived to thwart the governor.

No one knows how the prophecy will be fulfilled, but one thing is clear: more than ever, the survival of the dragons depends on humankind, and they will do anything to prevent the slaves from escaping.

To preorder from Amazon, click on the link at the top-left. To preorder from CBD, click on the link below. To preorder an autographed copy from me, Click Here.
718376: #2: Warrior #2: Warrior

By Bryan Davis / Zondervan



Monday, November 15, 2010

Christmas Shopping Specials

It's that time of year again, and you might have readers on your list who would like new books, especially one autographed by the author. I have put many of my books on sale for the Christmas shopping season.

Starlighter - $5 at http://www.daviscrossing.com/starlighter.htm

Masters & Slayers - $10 at http://www.daviscrossing.com/Masters.htm

Dragons in our Midst 4-Book set - $40 at http://www.daviscrossing.com/DIOMBookSet.htm

Dragons in our Midst 4-Audio Book (MP3) set - $15 at http://www.daviscrossing.com/DIOMAudio.htm

Oracles of Fire 4-Book set - $40 at http://www.daviscrossing.com/OraclesSet.html

Oracles of Fire 4-Audio Book set (MP3) - $15 at http://www.daviscrossing.com/OraclesAudio.htm

Echoes from the Edge 3-Book Set - $27 at http://www.daviscrossing.com/Echoes3Book.html

I Know Why the Angels Dance  $45 for 5 copies including shipping - http://www.daviscrossing.com/angelsspecial.htm

The Image of a Father $15 for 5 copies including shipping - http://www.daviscrossing.com/imagefather.htm

Spit and Polish for Husbands  $14 for 5 copies including shipping - http://www.daviscrossing.com/spitpolish.htm"

You can check out all my books at
http://www.daviscrossing.com/shopping.htm

Tuesday, November 02, 2010

Starlighter is a Bestseller Again

Starlighter is again a bestseller, #13 in the November ECPA young adult list. http://www.ecpa.org/bestseller/young-current.php

It is one of only two novels on the entire list.

Friday, October 22, 2010

Book Signing Event in Memphis Tomorrow

This is a reminder that I will be at the Lifeway Christian Store at 7720 Polo Grounds Blvd in Memphis, TN, from 11 am until 1 pm, Saturday, October 23.

Friday, October 08, 2010

Dragons Books now Available for Amazon Kindle!

All eight Dragons in our Midst and Oracles of Fire books are now available as ebooks for the Amazon Kindle. Even if you don't own a Kindle, you can download Amazon applications that will allow you to read the books on your computer or one of many other devices.

Here are links you can use to go to Amazon's pages for the ebooks.















Monday, October 04, 2010

Masters & Slayers is in Stock at CBD

Masters and Slayers is now in stock at Christianbook.com (CBD).

Click here to go to Masters and Slayers page at CBD.

Masters & Slayers is in Stock at Amazon

If you want to buy Masters and Slayers from Amazon.com, now is the time. It is in stock.

Click here to go to the Amazon page.

Dragons in our Midst and Oracles of Fire Available as ebooks

All eight books in the Dragons in our Midst and Oracles of Fire series are now available as ebooks at Christianbook.com. Here are links you can use to purchase them:


Raising Dragons - eBook
13153EB: Raising Dragons - eBook

The Candlestone - eBook
13154EB: The Candlestone - eBook

Circles of Seven - eBook
13155EB: Circles of Seven - eBook

Tears of a Dragon - eBook
13156EB: Tears of a Dragon - eBook

Eye of the Oracle - eBook
13157EB: Eye of the Oracle - eBook

Enoch's Ghost - eBook
13158EB: Enoch"s Ghost - eBook

Last of the Nephilim - eBook
13159EB: Last of the Nephilim - eBook

The Bones of Makaidos - eBook
13160EB: The Bones of Makaidos - eBook

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Masters & Slayers is Here!

I received my copies of Masters & Slayers, and  I will be mailing out orders right away. If you want an autographed copy, go to my ordering web page by clicking here.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Masters & Slayers Promotion Contest Begins Tomorrow

The promotion contest for Masters & Slayers begins tomorrow. Click Here for the official rules.

The grand prize includes a free Amazon Kindle as well as all four Children of the Bard books. The top four point collectors will win the "Bard" series, and everyone in the top ten will win Song of the Ovulum, the first book in the series.

The contest will last through October, so there is still time to get involved.

Monday, September 06, 2010

The 2010 Clive Staples Award Winner - The Bones of Makaidos

The Bones of Makaidos won the 2010 Clive Staples Award. The award website states: "The Clive Staples Award for Christian Speculative Fiction is a readers’ choice award for the year’s best Christian worldview science fiction/ fantasy/allegory/futuristic/supernatural novels published in English by a royalty paying press."

I feel very blessed. Thank you to those who voted for this book, the folks at AMG for all their support, to my wife (my wonderful editor), and especially to God from whom all blessing flow.

Here is a link announcing the award: http://clivestaplesaward.wordpress.com/2010/09/06/the-2010-clive-staples-award-winner/

Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Promotional Contest for Masters & Slayers

On September 15 I will begin a promotional contest for Masters & Slayers. This contest will take place on my Facebook fan page, so you will have to be on Facebook and "Like" that page to participate.

Here is a link to the Facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/BryanDavis.Fans

Contest details will be posted there soon.

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Music Video - A Song from Masters & Slayers

In my book Masters & Slayers, a character sings a song I have called Cassabrie's Song. Here is my friend Jessica Coleman performing her arrangement. The music was composed by "Gwendolyn," a young lady who sometimes posts comments on this blog.



Click here to see it at the Youtube site.

Passion, the Fire that Cannot be Quenched

I recently gave a speech at the Montrose Christian Writers' Conference entitled "Passion, the Fire that Cannot be Quenched." If you would like to hear it, click here. I hope it is inspirational for all you writers out there.

If you are inclined to comment about it, feel free to do so.

Friday, August 13, 2010

Master & Slayers and Starlighter Combo Pack

If you would like to buy autographed copies of Masters & Slayers and Starlighter together, my price for that combination is $17 instead of $23 if you buy them separately. Since I will ship them together, you will get a shipping charge savings as well. Click here to purchase.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Dragons in our Midst and Oracles of Fire Apparel

In case you didn't know, you can buy Dragons in our Midst and Oracles of Fire apparel, including t-shirts, polo shirts, hoodies, and caps. It's still t-shirt and polo season, but autumn is right around the corner, so you'll soon want a new hoodie. Check it out - Click Here

Endorsement for Masters & Slayers - #3

Bryan Davis once again writes a novel that captures the imagination and the heart. Masters and Slayers is packed with colorful characters and the story moves at a good pace keeping the mind on high alert. This first novel in the adult series, promises to be another masterpiece for Davis. Well crafted and beautifully written.
    Aaron Patterson (Author of the WJA series)

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Masters & Slayers - Two Series?

Confused about how Masters & Slayers relates to Starlighter?

Masters & Slayers, published by AMG/Living Ink, is the first book in Tales of Starlight, a series for adults that acts as a companion series to Dragons of Starlight, a series for young adults (which includes Starlighter) published by Zondervan.

How to Read the two Series:

You can fully enjoy the Tales of Starlight series without reading the companion series, Dragons of Starlight, and you can fully enjoy Dragons of Starlight without reading Tales of Starlight. If you read both series, however, you will enjoy a fuller understanding of the story world.

If you intend to read both series, here is my suggested reading order:

1. Starlighter (Dragons of Starlight book #1)
2. Masters & Slayers (Tales of Starlight book #1)
3. Warrior (Dragons of Starlight book #2)
4. The Third Starlighter (Tales of Starlight book #2)
5. Diviner (Dragons of Starlight book #3)
6. Dragons of Starlight book #4 (Untitled at this time)

You may switch the reading order for entries 1 and 2 on the above list without any problem, and you may also switch the order for entries 4 and 5.

Parents’ Guide:

Although Masters & Slayers is designed for adults, it can be read by teenagers, especially those who have enjoyed Starlighter, the first book in the Dragons of Starlight series. The adult designation is due to the fact that the story follows the adventures of adult characters instead of teenagers.

The good-versus-evil violence in this book is similar to that of the young adult series, except for a few more graphic events, such as the fiery execution of a boy and the severing of a murder victim’s fingers. There are no sexual scenes, but the breeding of humans by order of the slave-master dragons is mentioned. This practice takes place “off-screen” and is not described, though one character explains his dilemma when faced with an order to participate. There is no profanity or sexually provocative language.

Monday, August 09, 2010

Endorsement for Masters & Slayers - #2

All I can say is that I'm now a huge fan. Davis's pacing is masterful, and his story craft is on par with the greats, making him a legend in his own day. But what grips me the most are his characters. Never have I been so sad to see a story come to a close.

Davis's leap to adult fiction was no leap at all. At least he made it seem that way. Writing for an older audience comes as natural to him as Adrian parrying a sword attack.

It's one thing to use fantastical creatures of the status quo, but it's quite another to form new ones from the ground up, giving readers beings they've yet to imagine! Hats off to Davis for reinventing the norm in fantasy once again.

Adventure. Courage. Valor. Sacrifice. An absolute must read.

Christopher Hopper (Author of The White Lion Chronicles and co-author of The Berinfell Prophecies)

Saturday, August 07, 2010

Endorsement for Masters & Slayers - #1

Believable world building undergirds good fantasy. In Masters and Slayers Bryan Davis takes as much care establishing the physical backdrop as he does in character development. The result is another tale that draws in fantasy lovers and satisfies the reader on a spiritual level as well as on the entertainment through adventure plane. Mr. Davis has given us the beginning of another series to put on the Keeper shelf.

    Donita K. Paul (Author of Dragon Keeper Chronicles and Chiril Chronicles)

Monday, August 02, 2010

Vote for the Clive Staples Award - The Bones of Makaidos

The Bones of Makaidos has been nominated for the Clive Staples Award for speculative fiction. If you have read at least two of the nominated books, you are eligible to vote, and voting is now open for one month.

Here is a link for voting. Please follow the rules carefully - Clive Staples Award Voting

I would be grateful if you would consider voting for The Bones of Makaidos, but, of course, you should vote for the book you think most worthy.

If you haven't read two books in the nomination list, there is still time to do so and vote before the end of the month.

Reviewers Needed for Masters & Slayers

If you are a reviewer for a blog or for a print or on-line publication, a librarian, or a serious, experienced reviewer, I would like to invite you to participate in an opportunity to review Masters & Slayers, the first book in the adult companion series to Dragons of Starlight.

The publisher has the digital file for Masters & Slayers available for reviewers who are willing to give no-spoiler reviews. This system allows reviewers to download the file free of charge, and the file will expire after 15 days.

I am hoping to limit this offer to experienced reviewers who are well-versed at writing no-spoiler reviews, so I might ask you for a link to a sample review you have done.

If you are interested, please let me know by email - bryan (at) daviscrossing (dot) com. I will need your email address so that I can send it to the publisher who will then communicate with you.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Masters & Slayers Cover Update

AMG has added a coolness factor to the Masters & Slayers cover. In the first photo you can see the new background. They will add a varnish coating that will include a whip and sword combination as well as a dragon. You can see a mock-up in the second photo, but since the design will be a varnish-over, it won't look exactly like that. It ought to be interesting.

Friday, July 23, 2010

Masters and Slayers Pre-Order

Masters & Slayers, book one in the Tales of Starlight series is available for pre-order. If you want an autographed copy, you can order from me at this link. You can also order from Christianbook.com at the link below.

This is the first book in the adult companion series to Dragons of Starlight. Although it's designed for adults, it's suitable for teenagers as well. For those of you who have read Starlighter, this story follows the adventures of Adrian, Jason's older brother, as he and Marcelle seek to rescue the slaves on the dragon planet, Dracon. You do not have to read Starlighter to enjoy Masters & Slayers, and readers of Starlighter don't have to read Masters & Slayers to continue in the Dragons of Starlight series, but reading both series will enhance your understanding of the story world.

If you have any questions, feel free to post a comment.

Chistianbook.com preorder link:

#1: Masters & Slayers
578842: #1: Masters & Slayers

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

You Don't Need a Kindle to get Free ebooks

I'm posting this again because I neglected to inform you that you can get free Kindle ebooks even if you don't have a Kindle.


If you don't have a Kindle, you can run the Kindle on your computer. Click here for the PC version. If you have a Mac, iPhone, or other reading device, check out Amazon's other Kindle reading applications - Click Here.


Beyond the Reflection's Edge and Eternity's Edge are free at the Amazon Kindle store right now:

http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-the-Reflections-Edge-ebook/dp/B002S548A8/ref=pd_sim_kinc_1?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2

http://www.amazon.com/Eternitys-Edge-ebook/dp/B002AKPFZS/ref=pd_sim_kinc_1?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Winners


I am pleased to announce the two winners of the Starlighter Tour Contest.
 
First Place - Brittany Butterworth. As first place winner, she had the opportunity to choose between the two prizes, and she chose the sword. Congratulations, Brittany!
 
Second Place - Staci Carroll. Staci wins the cloak. Congratulations, Staci!

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Starlighter on Sale

In order to reduce my post-tour inventory, I am putting Starlighter on sale. You can get it for $5 plus shipping by clicking here. This is a great time to get it as a gift for a friend.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Blog Talk Interview Available Online

If you want to hear my interview (2 hours) on blogtalk radio - Click here

Monday, June 14, 2010

Online Interview Live, Call In Show

I will be on an Internet radio program this evening at 7 pm eastern time. Here is the link - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/s-denice-newton

This will be a live, call-in show, so I hope you can call and join in.

Wednesday, June 09, 2010

Online Interview This Week

Check out my interview with Valerie Connelly -  Click Here

Scroll down a little bit to the audio player icon and click the play button.

Sunday, June 06, 2010

A Review of Starlighter

For a review of Starlighter - Click Here

I thought these words from the review were kind, and I am very thankful:

Complete with a wonderful cast of supporting characters and page flipping plot lines, Starlighter is Young Adult Science Fiction at its Finest! Bryan Davis is sure to capture readers of all ages with this enchanting tale of a young boy’s journey to save the “Lost Ones” and a young girl’s devotion to truth and freedom!

Wednesday, June 02, 2010

Inexpensive Father's Day Gifts

Want an inexpensive Father's Day gift that could well have a lasting, positive impact? My two men's books are just $3 each, including the hardcover book, The Image of a Father. It's even cheaper in bulk.

Here is the link for ordering The Image of a Father - Click Here

Here is the link for ordering Spit and Polish for Husbands - Click Here

If you want to buy multiple copies for a group, such as a church or men's Bible study, contact me bryan(at)daviscrossing(dot)com, and we'll discuss pricing.

Tuesday, June 01, 2010

Final Tour Event - Schedule Change

The final tour event in Knoxville, TN, has been changed as follows:

June 12, 2010 at 10 am
Cedar Springs Christian Store
504 N. Peters Road
Knoxville, TN 37922

At this event I will do the drawing for the sword and cloak. Those who come to the bookstore will have the opportunity to enter the drawing before it takes place.

Thank you to everyone who has participated!

Monday, May 31, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 47

This is the last contest question. I will do the drawing at the Knoxville bookstore on June 12.

Please do not answer if you have already had an answer posted that qualified.

Contest day #47.

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #47.

What was Koren's mother's name?

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 46

Please do not answer if you have already had an answer posted that qualified.

Contest day #46.

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #46.

What was Koren's father's name?

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 45

Please do not answer if you have already had an answer posted that qualified.

Contest day #45.

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #45.

What were the smoky apparitions called that tried to get Jason to give up at the gateway portal?

Friday, May 28, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 44

Please do not answer if you have already had an answer posted that qualified.

Contest day #44.

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #44.

What was the name of the woman who supervised Koren, Natalla, and Petra in Arxad's domain?

Starlighter News

I heard today that Starlighter is now in its third printing. I am very thankful for the book's success.

Here is the remainder of the tour schedule:

May 28, 2019 – 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Borders Bookstore
1220 Carl D Silver Parkway
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 785-6171

May 29, 2010 – 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
His Way Christian Bookstore
Normandy Shopping Center
8450 Baltimore National Pike
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043
(410) 465-7546

May 29, 2010 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Borders Bookstore
940 Plaza Boulevard
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 293-8022‎

May 30, 2010 – 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Barnes & Noble
University Town Centre
3000 University Towne Centre Dr.
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 599-1294‎

May 31, 2010 – 11:00 am to 1:30 pm
Family Christian Bookstore
Eastgate Crossing Space 612
4530 Eastgate Blvd
Cincinnati, OH 45245-1256
(513) 752-6251

May 31, 2010 – 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Borders Bookstore
4545 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43220-3778
(614) 451-2292‎

Starlighter Giveaway

Check out this giveaway of three copies of Starlighter - Click Here

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 43

Please do not answer if you have already had an answer posted that qualified.

Contest day #43.

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #43.

What exactly did the screen on the Courier tube say when someone put in the correct genetic material?

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 42

Please do not answer if you have already had an answer posted that qualified.

Contest day #42.

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #42.

What is the name of the man who turned the cube over to give himself a number six?

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 41

Please do not answer if you have already had an answer posted that qualified.

Contest day #41.

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #41.

Who was Tam's father?

Monday, May 24, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 40

Please do not answer if you have already had an answer posted that qualified.

Contest day #40.

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #40.

When Koren saw the book on the pedestal in the Basilica, what did the first line on the page say?

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 39

Please do not answer if you have already had an answer posted that qualified.

Contest day #39.

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #39.

What was the name of the river into which Nelson's Creek flowed?

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 38

Please do not answer if you have already had an answer posted that qualified.

Contest day #38.

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #38.

What did people chew on to relieve the symptoms caused by extane gas?

Friday, May 21, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 37

Please do not answer if you have already had an answer posted that qualified.

Contest day #37.

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #37.

What was the name of the Starlighter who lived before Koren?

Bookstore Events this weekend

I will be at the following locations this weekend as part of the Starlight Tour:

May 22, 2010 – 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
Crossway Christian Supply
2406 East North Street
Greenville, SC 29615

May 23, 2010 – 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Barnes & Noble
The Forum on Peachtree Parkway
5141 Peachtree Parkway
Norcross, GA‎ 30092

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 36

Please do not answer if you have already had an answer posted that qualified.

Contest day #36.

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #36.

What body part was Wallace missing?

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 35

Please do not answer if you have already had an answer posted that qualified.

Contest day #35.

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #35.

What was the name of the moon that had three dark craters?

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 34

Please do not answer if you have already had an answer posted that qualified.

Contest day #34.

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #34.

How many spires did the Zodiac have?

Monday, May 17, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 33

Please do not answer if you have already had an answer posted that qualified.

Contest day #33.

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #33.

What was Tibalt's last name?

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 32

Contest day #32

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #32.

What happened to the reflections crystal when someone told a lie?

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 31

Contest day #31

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #31.

Who was the person who first told Koren that she was a Starlighter?

Starlighter Contest Announcement

I have decided to end the questions for this contest on May 31. That will be the last day to try to be the first to answer a question.

Friday, May 14, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 30

Contest day #30

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #30.

What was the name of the guard who killed Prescott?

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 29

Contest day #29

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #29.

What creature helped Tibalt find the way through the dungeon maze?

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 28

Contest day #28

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #28.

Finish this excerpt with the final four words, “Mother had always said that green-eyed girls were the brightest. The Creator painted their orbs with …”

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 27

Contest day #27

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #27.

When Jason found Elyssa, she said she smelled worse than what?

Monday, May 10, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 26

Contest day #26

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #26.

Which direction did Tibalt say to beware of?

Sunday, May 09, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 25

Contest day #25

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #25.

In the dungeon, what cell number was Tibalt in?

Starlighter is a Bestseller!

Starlighter is on two bestseller lists, and these don't include sales from my most recent tour events. Maybe next month it will be even higher.

CBA List

ECPA List

Saturday, May 08, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 24

Contest day #24

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #24.

What did Jason use to light the torch in the dungeon?

Friday, May 07, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 23

Contest day #23

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #23.

What was Prescott’s wife’s name?

Thursday, May 06, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 22

Contest day #22

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #22.

What color was the patch of skin (where the litmus finger was) on Prescott?

Wednesday, May 05, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 21

Contest day #21

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #21.

What was the name of the Counselor who wanted to kill Elyssa?

Tuesday, May 04, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 20

Contest day #20

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #20.

What was the name of the smallest moon above Starlight?

Monday, May 03, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 19

Contest day #19

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #19.

How old was Petra?

Sunday, May 02, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 18

Contest day #18

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #18.

What color feather was in Frederick’s hat?

Saturday, May 01, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 17

Contest day #17

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #17.

What was Elyssa’s mother’s name?

Friday, April 30, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 16

Contest day #16

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #16.

What was in Koren’s cart that she served later with Arxad’s meal?

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 15

Contest day #15

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #15.

What was the punishment in Mesolantrum for mentioning the dragons or the Underground Gateway (first offense)?

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 14

Contest day #14

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #14.

What kind of weapon wounded Randall in the back?

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 13

Contest day #13

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #13.

What kind of odor did Prescott often have?

Monday, April 26, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 12

Contest day #12

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #12.

What line did Marcelle utter that Adrian had used to forfeit his match?

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 11

Contest day #11

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #11.

What was the name of the sun in Jason’s world?

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 10

Contest day #10

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #10.

What was Jason’s father’s name?

Friday, April 23, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 9

Contest day #9

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #9.
 What did Jason use for genetic material to activate the Courier tube?

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 8

Contest day #8

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #8.

Who did Koren say were the paupers in her world?

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 7

Contest day #7

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #7.

How much of the sword blade was exposed beyond the stab guard in the blood match?

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 6

Contest day #6

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:
http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is question #6.

What was the name of the dragon guard at the front gate of the Basilica?

Monday, April 19, 2010

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 4

Contest day #4

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:
http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is the fourth question.

How many offspring of Arxad are mentioned in the book?

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 3

Contest day #3

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:
http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html

http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is the third question.

What is Natalla’s brother’s name?

Friday, April 16, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 2

Contest day #2

Please see these posts for contest description and rules:
http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/03/starlighter-contest.html
http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2010/04/starlighter-tour-contest-begins.html

Here is the second question.

Koren remembers a nasty name she once called Wallace. What was that name?

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Starlighter Tour Contest Begins!

Let the contest begin!  (See this link for more contest information.)

Here is how it works. I will ask a question from Starlighter. If you know the answer, post a comment with the answer. Comments aren’t automatically published right away, so you won’t see your comment unless I approve it. The system sends me an email every time someone posts a comment, so the first email I get with the correct answer will be entered in the drawing for the cloak and sword.

Since I will be involved in many speaking events during this contest, it might take a while for me to process the answers, so please be patient. I will publish only the first correct answer, so you don’t have to worry about a wrong guess being put on public display. I will be the only one who sees it.

If you qualify and are put into the drawing, please don’t try to answer any further questions. Only one entry per person is allowed, and it will help if I don’t have to check to see if people have entered before.

Here is the first question.

Koren has a memory concerning what her father used to say to her, and she whispers it to herself as she is going to sleep. What does she whisper to herself?

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Tour Contest Questions Begin Tomorrow

I will begin asking questions tomorrow (April 15) to allow blog readers a chance to enter the contest for the Starlighter Tour grand prizes. See this link for details.

Book Signing Event in Leesburg, Florida, Today

Today I will be at the Books-A-Million in Leesburg, Florida.

April 14, 2010 – 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Books-a-million
10401 US Highway 441
Leesburg, FL 34788


I hope to see you there!

Wednesday, April 07, 2010

My Starlighter Banner and Me

I purchased a roll-up banner for the tour. I think it will attract attention. Click on the photo to see a larger version.

A Review of Starlighter

Check out this review of Starlighter -Click Here

Starlighter Tour Update #1

We have had two bookstore events in the Starlighter tour so far, and we will have another this coming Saturday:

April 10, 2010 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Books-a-million
1081 Vann Drive
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 660-1356

I will also be at a school on Friday:


April 9, 2010 - 11:45 am to 1:15 pm
University School of Jackson
232 McClellan Road
Jackson, TN  38305
(731) 664-0812

Next week, the tour kicks into high gear. Here is the schedule:

April 13, 2010 – 9:30 am to 11:00 am
Pace High School
4065 Norris Road
Pace, FL 32571
(850) 995-3600

April 13, 2010 – 1:15 pm to 2:05 pm
Aletheia Christian Academy
1700 Woodchuck Avenue
Pensacola, FL 32504
850-969-0088

April 14, 2010 – 7:20 am to 10:30 am
Edgewater High School
3100 Edgewater Drive
Orlando, FL 32804
407-835-4908

April 14, 2010 – 12:45 pm to 2:55 pm
Indian Trails Middle School
1240 Sanctuary Drive
Oviedo, Florida 32766
(407) 320-4350

April 14, 2010 – 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Books-a-million
10401 US Highway 441
Leesburg, FL 34788
352-314-9422

April 15, 2010 – 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
The Masters Academy
1500 Lukas Lane
Oviedo, FL 32765
(407) 971-2221

April 15, 2010 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Barnes & Noble Altamonte
451 Altamonte Drive
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
(407) 261-0252

April 16, 2010 – 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Carillon Elementary School
3200 Lockwood Boulevard
Oviedo, FL 32765
(407) 320-4650

April 16, 2010 – 1:00 to 3:30 pm
Tuskawilla Middle School
1801 Tuskawilla Road
Oviedo, FL 32765
407-746-8577

April 17, 2010 – 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
UCF book festival
UCF Arena
50 North Gemini Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32816
Panel 11:20 am to 12:10 pm

April 17, 2010 - 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Wordweavers Writers Group Workshop
Northland Church
530 Dog Track Road
Longwood, FL 32750

If you live nearby any of these places, I hope you can come out to an event.

Friday, April 02, 2010

Memphis area - Starlighter Tour Event #2 on Saturday

For everyone living in the Memphis area, please come to the next event in the Starlighter tour:

April 3, 2010 – 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Living Water Christian Bookstore
4952 Navy Road
Millington, TN 38053-2066
(901) 872-3773

I till give a talk and a reading beginning at noon. Those who come will be able to enter the drawing for the tour's grand prizes--a real battle sword and a handmade, elvish-style cloak, which will be given away at the end of the tour.

Assuming we have Internet access on site, this event will be streamed live at http://www.livestream.com/dragonsinourmidst

Thursday, April 01, 2010

Starlighter Tour Event #1 Photos

Here are a few photos from the first event in the Starlighter Tour, taken March 27, 2010 at Lighthouse Christian Supply, 7188 Amador Plaza Road, Dublin, CA.


New Contest from Zondervan!

Check out Zondervan's new Starlighter website and contest! http://www.starlighterbook.com/

Starlighter Official Release

Starlighter officially releases today! It should begin appearing in stores, but don't rush out to your store without calling first to make sure it's there. If your store doesn't have it, ask them to order it.

My tour to promote this book continues this Saturday at the following time and location:

March 27, 2010 - 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Lighthouse Christian Supply
7188 Amador Plaza Road
Dublin, CA  94568
(925) 829-3698

Don't forget that you can enter the Starlighter Tour contest (click here for details) at this bookstore. The quiz questions that will allow you to enter will begin April 15. For the rest of my tour schedule - Click Here.

You can buy Starlighter directly from me - Click Here, or from the Amazon or Christianbook.com links below.

Christianbook.com ($7.99 plus shipping)

Starlighter, Softcover

By Bryan Davis / Zondervan


Jason Masters doubts the stories he's heard about humans being taken to another realm and enslaved by dragons---until his brother disappears! Once through the legendary portal, he joins forces with a prisoner named Koren who's trying to destroy the "black egg of doom." Can they rescue the captives and save two worlds from destruction? 400 pages, softcover from Zondervan.
718369: Starlighter, Softcover



Friday, March 26, 2010

First Starlighter Tour Event - Saturday March 27

The Starlighter tour begins tomorrow, Saturday, March 27.

I will be at the following location from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm:

Lighthouse Christian Supply
7188 Amador Plaza Road
Dublin, CA  94568
925.829.3698

I will give a talk and a reading beginning at about 3:30 pm. If you come, you will be able to enter a drawing for the tour's grand prizes, a real battle sword and a handmade, elvish style cloak, which will be awarded at the end of the tour.
If you live anywhere near the area, please come by and bring your friends. Whoever brings the largest group will receive a free set of audio books from Dragons in our Midst or Oracles of Fire.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

The Starlighter Tour Begins on Saturday

The Starlighter tour begins this Saturday. I hope those in the San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento areas can come out to this event:

March 27, 2010 - 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Lighthouse Christian Supply
7188 Amador Plaza Road
Dublin, CA  94568
925.829.3698

I will be giving a talk and a reading beginning at 3:30 pm. We will attempt to stream the event live to the Internet at http://www.livestream.com/dragonsinourmidst

Anyone who comes will be able to enter for the tour's grand prizes--a handmade, elvish style cloak and a real battle sword, which will be given away at the end of the tour.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

All My Books

With Starlighter coming out, soon to be followed by Masters and Slayers, I have received many questions about my list of books and how they fit together, so here is a list of my books and an explanation that, I hope, will answer potential questions.

I have published thirteen novels:

I Know Why the Angels Dance - standalone novel for adults. Also suitable for teenagers.

Dragons in our Midst has four books (readers are 10 years old and up)
Raising Dragons
The Candlestone
Circles of Seven
Tears of a Dragon

Oracles of Fire has four books. It is a sequel series to Dragons in our Midst. (Same age range but longer in length and deeper in scope)
Eye of the Oracle
Enoch's Ghost
Last of the Nephilim
The Bones of Makaidos

Echoes from the Edge as three books. It is unrelated to any of my other series, and readers should be at least thirteen)
Beyond the Reflection's Edge
Eternity's Edge
Nightmare's Edge

Dragons of Starlight has one book so far, Starlighter, and it is unrelated to the three series above. It has the same target age range as Dragons in our Midst.

It will have three more books that don't have firm titles yet. This is a series for young adults (teens to adults but pre-teens can enjoy it as well). The second book in this series will probably come out in early 2011.

Masters and Slayers is a novel that will extend the story in Dragons of Starlight, but it will have a different series name due to the fact that it is being produced by a different publisher. It is complete and is scheduled to come out in September of 2010.

Masters and Slayers is designed for adults but can be enjoyed by teens as well. You don't have to read this book to enjoy the Dragons of Starlight series, and you don't have to read Dragons of Starlight to enjoy Masters and Slayers, but readers of both will get a lot more out of the story world. There will be one more book in that series. No title yet.

I will also produce a new series called Children of the Bard. This will continue the story world created in Dragons in our Midst and Oracles of Fire. There will be four books, the first of which will be called Song of the Ovulum. The first book is scheduled to come out in the spring of 2011.

I also have two non-fiction books for men: The Image of a Father and Spit and Polish for Husbands.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Starlighter Contest Sword Prize

The Starlighter Tour is getting closer. I mentioned in this link that I will be giving away a cloak and a sword as part of a contest for the tour. Now you can get a closer look at the sword. Click here to see a description of the "Sword of the Lord" from RealArmorofGod.com.

There are only two ways to enter this contest. One is to come to one of my bookstore events on the tour where you can enter your name in the drawing without any other qualifications. If you want to see where I will be, click on this link to see my tour schedule.

The other way to enter is to be the first to answer one of the daily questions I will ask on this blog from April 15 through June 15.

In order to answer a question, you will need to read Starlighter, so be sure to get your copy soon.

Friday, March 19, 2010

Early Starlighter Review

Some readers have obtained early copies of Starlighter. Here are a few short reviews:

I finished Starlighter today at school. It was amazing, as usual. :D I know I say this every time, but Mr. Davis gets better and better. :) It's a nice treat to have an author who respects his reader's intelligence, and I found myself continually guessing and trying to predict the next event.
I must applaud you again, Mr. Davis! I can't wait to find out even more about these characters who, in a day and a half, are already so close to my heart. Thanks again!


I just finished Starlighter last night... amazing. I was touched by the story, fell in love with the characters, and was drawn into the world right away. Great job, Mr. Davis!

I thought the book was awesome! Very different with having the dragons as the bad guys this time. The book had me on the edge of my seat as well as jumping out of my seat (literally and mostly with excitement), and I was even talking to the book as if it were a TV screen or as if I was standing right next to the charac...ters (With the occasional what? Noooo!, and don't do that!) I loved every minute of this book it definately had a lot more suspense, mystery, and adventure. I can't even guess what's going to happen next and that's great I love it when authors keep me guessing.

I'm about a fourth of the way through and so far I am loving it. Davis has such an originality to him. The worlds are always so...real. Loving the perspectives and already a few twists. That early in the book. Already twists. So yeah, I"m thoroughly enjoying it so far.
 Starlighter. This is only the beginning.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

The Starlighter Tour Begins Soon

In nine days, I will embark on the biggest book tour of my career, the Starlighter Tour. By the time it's over, I will have had events in at least thirty cities. The first event will take place on March 27 in Dublin, California:


March 27, 2010 - 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Lighthouse Christian Supply
7188 Amador Plaza Road
Dublin, CA  94568
925.829.3698


Click Here for the tour schedule. I will be adding more events soon.

If you come to one of the tour's bookstore events, you can enter your name there to win the sword or cloak I mentioned Here. You won't have to answer a question on this blog to qualify.

I hope to see many of you along the way!

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Starlighter Book Giveaway

Hornspoon reviews is conducting a Starlighter giveaway contest. 

Check it out: http://www.hornspoonreviews.webs.com/ When you get to the website, click on the banner for the Starlighter giveaway.

Starlighter - Two Weeks to Go!

Starlighter, book one in the new Dragons of Starlight series, is coming out soon. The contest to win a cloak or a sword is set to begin April 15. If you can't come to a bookstore during the launch tour, the only way to enter for the drawing will be by answering a Starlighter question here on this blog during the two months of the tour, and the only way to be able to do that is to read the book so you will know how to answer.

Starlighter is coming. Be ready.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Starlighter Contest

My Starlighter book tour contest will soon begin.

The grand prizes are a handmade, elvish-style cloak, and a real sword, as pictured on the left. The first place winner will receive his or her choice between the two, and the second place winner will receive the other. The one who chooses the sword must be 18 or older or have written parental permission to receive it.

There are two ways to enter. If you come to one of the bookstore events on the tour, you can enter the drawing by entering your name and contact information. There are no other requirements. You can see the bookstores where I will be appearing on the tour at this schedule link - Click Here.

The other way is to watch this blog and be ready to answer questions from Starlighter. I will ask a question each day from April 15 to June 15, and the first person to answer correctly each day will be entered in the drawing. Once you are entered, you may not enter again. If you want to enter in this way, it's important that you read Starlighter soon.

The book's publisher, Zondervan, will be conducting a big contest as well, and I think it will also begin on April 15. When I hear the details, I will post them.

You can buy Starlighter directly from me - Click Here, or from the Amazon or Christianbook.com links below.

Christianbook.com ($7.99 plus shipping)

Starlighter, Softcover

By Bryan Davis / Zondervan


Jason Masters doubts the stories he's heard about humans being taken to another realm and enslaved by dragons---until his brother disappears! Once through the legendary portal, he joins forces with a prisoner named Koren who's trying to destroy the "black egg of doom." Can they rescue the captives and save two worlds from destruction? 400 pages, softcover from Zondervan.
718369: Starlighter, Softcover


Monday, February 22, 2010

A Cool Award

I heard yesterday that I won an award--entry into the Darrell Awards Hall of Fame. Check it out by clicking here.

This is a secular award, so maybe my books will get into the hands of people who would like some spiritual input.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

AMG to Publish Additional Stories for Dragons of Starlight

Because of the departure of their speculative fiction editor, Zondervan has decided not to publish the two books I had planned for expanding the Dragons of Starlight series to the adult market. Instead, AMG will publish those two books under a series name to be determined soon. I signed the contracts yesterday. :-)

The title of the first book will be Masters and Slayers, and it is scheduled to come out in late autumn of this year. I will keep everyone updated as we settle on the series name and the cover design. Since I finished writing the first book months ago, we will have a fast track to getting it out to the stores.

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to post them.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

A Great Way for a Family to Celebrate Resurrection Day

I wrote the following article for Focus on the Family magazine. It appeared about ten years ago. Since today is Ash Wednesday, which is the day my family begins this celebration method, I thought it would be a good time to post this. I have edited it slightly since the version that was printed in the magazine.

Feel free to post this on your blogs, Facebook, Myspace, etc.

A Season of Fun in the Son
Bryan Davis

As I gazed at our small mountain of brightly decorated eggs, familiar questions probed my mind. “What am I doing? Is this really necessary?”

“We’re celebrating Easter,” I reminded myself yet again, but as I tried to think of a way to wed these multi-colored symbols to the historical event, I remained unconvinced.

“Eggs?” I asked out loud. “New life?” Again, I was doubtful. I looked at my young son, James, who was beaming at the pretty baubles, and I wondered if our traditional ritual could ever get the message across to him. Will he remember that the resurrection holiday is more than just fun and treats? How can I teach the relevant spiritual truths and still keep the activities fun?

After several days of meditating on the dilemma, I formulated a plan. Next Easter would be different, and I knew just how to pull it off, a way to refocus our resurrection holiday.

My new celebration idea takes a bit of effort to set up the first year, but with a little basic wordworking skill most people should be able to handle it. The key steps are to fashion a small cross, mount it on a flat wooden base, and embed cup hooks in the beams. (See "Nuts and Bolts" and photos below for details.)

Each hook on the cross represents a member of your family. When someone memorizes the verse on a card, put the card on that person’s hook. He can then start working on another verse. Remind your family that you are doing this to commemorate Christ’s death on the cross. Since Jesus is the Word of God, we are putting God’s word on the cross, committing it to memory and to our hearts and reminding ourselves that we were the reason He died.

On Good Friday, remove the cards from the cross and place them in a box. We enjoy putting the box by the fireplace and stationing toy soldiers around it, pretending that they are the guards from the Bible story. On Easter morning, the children wake up to find the box empty and the soldiers knocked over. Remind your family that they will now be celebrating the resurrection of Jesus by raising God’s word from their minds. Then, one by one, each member of the family quotes a memory verse while an adult looks at his card to check for accuracy. For the younger children, we usually give a word or two to coax them through their recitations.

When the family member successfully quotes the verse, return the card to him, and on the back he will find the clue or message you added over the weekend. We have found that the younger children enjoy getting a simple clue or riddle that will reveal the location of a hidden prize, replacing the fun of the traditional Easter egg hunt with the excitement of a treasure expedition.

For example, for the very youngest children we have used, “Where do the clothes get dry?” and they know to find something in the dryer, perhaps some wrapped candy or a book. For the older participants we have created puzzles of varying difficulty, sometimes incorporating a chain of clues that leads to an outdoor excursion throughout the yard. We have even buried well-wrapped gifts underground.

After a lengthy series of brainteasers led two young teenagers through hedges, over fences, and from tree to tree, they finally discovered where “X marks the spot” and uncovered their treasure, a Star Wars Lego set. As you can see, the types of clues or prizes is limited only by your imagination.

The process may sound like a lot of work, and without a good plan, it can be a chore for both parents and children. During the memorization period, as the cards are added to the cross, begin a list of places to hide prizes and start making up the clues. If you fall behind and have to do everything on the night before Easter, you will find the game more frustrating than fun. Keep up with the new cards on a day-by-day basis, making sure to portray the celebration, not as tedious agony, but as a time for fun.
To help our children enjoy the game, we do not force memory drills, and we make up songs for the little ones and sing along with them frequently. When they learn that the amount of rewards is directly proportional to their effort, they usually play along cheerfully.

That first Easter with the new game began a tradition for us, and we learned how to modify the fun as our family grew and changed. Each season, about forty days before Easter (to coincide with Lent), we start putting verses on the little cards. For the smaller children we use short, simple verses such as “Children obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.” Even a two-year-old can memorize “Jesus wept.” As they get older we tend to include principles for growth, finding a wealth of wisdom in the Proverbs, such as chapter 20, verse 11, “Even a child is known by his actions by whether his conduct is pure and right.” We allow them to choose their own verses unless it is obvious they are choosing shorter ones just to make it easy.

The oldest children are able to appreciate a wider variety, so we select from the historical and prophetic books as well as from the epistles. Whatever their ages, they all look forward to the event and work with each other to memorize their verses. The catchy tunes we make up to match the words sound almost like jingles from TV commercials, so they gladly sing them throughout the day without having to be prodded.

When Easter finally arrives, everyone’s excitement grows, and the gifts we exchange remind us of the treasures that Christ gave to us. Without the cross and his resurrection power, we would never have eternal life nor the blessings of the indwelling Holy Spirit. This game helps us to remember his indescribable love.

More than twenty years have come and gone since I allowed a mountain of eggs to question my thinking, and we’ve never regretted leaving the eggs and bunnies behind. We traded a tired tradition for forty days of fun, and we find ourselves walking closer to God at the end of every resurrection morning.

Instructions: The Nuts and Bolts

You don’t have to be a skilled carpenter to set up this cross, but you will need a few simple tools and supplies:
1 x 2 x 12 inch wood (oak)
1 x 2 x 9 inch wood (oak)
5 x 5 x ½ inch wood (oak or plywood)
a one-inch wood screw
one cup hook for each member of your family
jigsaw or coping saw
screwdriver
wood glue
drill (optional)

Use the one-inch by two-inch oak boards for the cross. (The upright should be about twelve inches long, and crossbar about nine inches.) To join them, cut notches into the pieces at the points where the two will intersect into a cross, and glue them together at the joint.

Use the square piece of wood for the base. Drive the wood screw through the underside of the base at the center. Now screw it into the bottom of the cross upright until the head is flush with the base and the pieces are tightly joined. You may have to drill a hole into each piece first, especially if you use a hard wood. Sand the edges of each piece.

Now you’re ready to attach the cup hooks. When you twist the hooks into the cross, make sure each one points upward after it’s firmly placed. We use the following positions: The father’s hook goes where Jesus’ head was, the mother’s at the heart, and the children’s at the hands and feet. The other side of the cross may be used if you run out of room.

The verse cards measure 3 1/2 inches by 2 inches, but if you don’t want to cut them out yourself, many print shops sell blank business cards, which will work perfectly. Punch a hole in the top center of the card, and write the name of a family member on the front. Then write the text and the reference of the memory verse, reserving the back of the card for the clue or message. Start with one card for each person, adding another as each verse is memorized.

Now you’re ready to hang the verses on the cross and celebrate Christ’s death and resurrection in a new and meaningful way.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

An Ideal Gift for Resurrection Day (Easter)

If you're looking for a great gift for Resurrection Day, then consider a novel filled with the hope of resurrection - I Know Why the Angels Dance. Anyone who reads it will be reminded of the wonderful glory of heaven for those who go on before us.

I am offering single copies for $9 each plus shipping or five copy packages for $45 including shipping.

Click here for my ordering page, or you may want to choose to order from Amazon at the link to the left. A link for Christianbook.com appears at the bottom of this post.

Here are a few review statements from readers:

This novel is a masterful tale of sorrow and hope, sure to leave readers searching for love and healing that can only be fulfilled in Jesus. It is interwoven with genuine portrayals of Christians and non-Christians, their respective questions in life, and their bond as human beings living in a world paradoxically full of suffering and beauty. After reading this stirring book my heart knows why the angels dance, and I yearn to make them dance again and again.
—Nicole Cragin

I Know Why the Angels Dance is WONDERFUL—what a beautiful story! It is truly one of the best books I have ever read—it may even be the best. It’s amazing how you told the story of salvation through the eyes of a child. Tabitha was responsible for leading so many to Christ. I can't wait to read it again and encourage others to read it.
—Fran Harris

Incredible! I was immediately drawn into this book from the first page. The characters were so real that they became friends whom I fussed at or cheered. Tears freely flowed as I read the final pages! It encouraged and challenged me to remember that each believer’s life has a profound effect on the people around us. That God calls us to obedience even when we don’t understand what He is asking us to do, and in that obedience we can draw others to His throne of grace.
—Ruth Vath

I Know Why the Angels Dance is a powerful, moving story—a story of devotion, faith, and learning to understand each other that had me in tears long before it was over. Spiritually the strongest book I’ve read in a long time. It is a story that not only tugs at the heart strings but yanks and makes you want to pay attention to the message of faith. This is a tale that you won’t be able to put down until the words become too blurry to read. I absolutely loved it, and it will find a special place on your bookshelf and in your heart.
—C.J. Giacomini


I Know Why the Angels Dance

By Bryan Davis
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Monday, February 15, 2010

Have you Pre-ordered Starlighter Yet?

Starlighter will be out soon.

The official release date is April 1, 2010. Have you preordered your copy?

Here are some links for pre-ordering.

Autographed copy from the author ($10 plus shipping) : Click Here

Amazon.com:
          















Christianbook.com ($7.99 plus shipping)

Starlighter, Softcover

By Bryan Davis / Zondervan


Jason Masters doubts the stories he's heard about humans being taken to another realm and enslaved by dragons---until his brother disappears! Once through the legendary portal, he joins forces with a prisoner named Koren who's trying to destroy the "black egg of doom." Can they rescue the captives and save two worlds from destruction? 400 pages, softcover from Zondervan.
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