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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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?

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?

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?

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

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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.

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?

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?

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 …”

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?

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?

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

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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)?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

Starlighter Tour Contest Day 5

Contest day #5

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 #5.

What cell number was Elyssa in?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Price Decrease for I Know Why the Angels Dance

I have temporarily reduced the price of I Know Why the Angels Dance to $9 (plus shipping.) Many readers of my other books haven't had a chance to check out this novel, so now is a good time. Even if you already own it, consider picking up an autographed copy for a friend or to have on hand for someone who might need a comforting read.

Click here for the buying page.

Since the reviews have been stellar, I am hopeful that readers will spread the word. I am donating all royalties to charity, so every purchase supports a good cause.

New Review for "Angels" on Amazon

Someone posted a new review on Amazon.com for I Know Why the Angels Dance. I will copy it here.

 
(Five Stars) Bryan Davis Gives the World a Gift, February 1, 2010

By Ellen C. Maze "author of Rabbit: Chasing Beth...  (Montgomery, AL United States)
    
I Know Why the Angels Dance is a 5-Star book told in multiple points of view about a Christian girl who guides her best friend and her best friend's parents to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

MAIN STORY ELEMENTS: The first half of the book is told predominantly from 12-year-old Tabitha Hanson's point of view. Along the way, her father John Hanson is allowed a perspective and we begin to realize that he is due for a major learning curve. There are three atheist POV characters, 12-year-old Rose and her parents, the Graysons, who you expect to eventually, see the Light. But to me, the story seems to be mostly about Tabitha as an angel-type person who teaches and guides her scholarly Christian father to a more meaningful relationship with and understanding of God.

Rose's father, Dr. Phil Grayson, is an uber-intelligent man who resists God out of his extreme logical nature. Over the course of the book - and all the way to the very last page - Phil struggles to either prove or disprove God, and people who have similar mindsets may find this book helps them to understand God's ways.

AUDIENCE: Although marketed as a book for adults, I Know Why the Angels Dance could also be for children. 12-year-old Tabitha Hanson tells the majority of the story and her perspective is that of an angelic and faith-filled little girl who loves her daddy, her sister Sarah and Jesus. My 16-year-old daughter read the book and identified with it completely, so I think children as young as 13 or 14 could read it, especially if they are already Believers. Warning to parents, though, children die in this book - and their deaths are integral to the message of faith the book is bringing. Be forewarned.

THEOLOGY: is sound. Allowing for the addition of fiction elements in Tabitha's dreams of heaven and her visions of interactions with Jesus Himself, the basic Christian doctrine is adhered to all the way. The Narrow Gate, the One Way, are clearly described.

EVANGELICAL USES: When a child dies, this book may bring comfort to those who mourn: believers and non-believers. For a staunch atheist, this book may help him/her understand God as John Hanson and Tabitha share their faith with Dr. Grayson. And for people with strong faith, this book may be an opportunity to read a sweet story about people who love the Lord and long to be with Him. John Hanson gives a lovely eulogy at a funeral for a little girl that brought tears to my eyes. Bryan Davis was definitely anointed when he wrote that wonderful scene.

TECHNICAL: The book is edited flawlessly without the distracting type-o's many books have and the cover artwork is breathtaking. I found myself looking at the cover dozens of times during the reading to once again get the lovely child Tabitha's face in my mind again.

I hope this review has helped you in your decision to buy this book. I honestly do not think you will be disappointed.

Starlighter Tour

I am making plans for the biggest book-release tour of my career. As the dawn of Starlighter draws nearer, I will be announcing contests with great prizes as well as launch parties all across the nation.

For more information on Starlighter, click here.

Here are the cities and regions that I currently hope to visit during this tour. If you know of a group (school, homeschool group, church, library, etc) that would like a free author visit, let me know in a comment or email. I am available to speak on being an author, the writing craft, and the fantasy genre. If your area is not on the list, and you have contacts with groups that would like me to come, then send me an email - bryan (at) daviscrossing (dot) com. Maybe we can set something up.

Abbotsford, British Columbia

Atlanta, Georgia

Boise/Nampa, Idaho

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Charleston/Columbia, South Carolina

Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas

Los Angeles, California

Madison, Wisconsin

Minnesota, various cities

Orlando, Florida

Pensacola, Florida

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Phoenix/Prescott Valley, Arizona

Raleigh, North Carolina

Seattle, Washington

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

South Carolina, Greenville, Columbia, Charleston

Spokane, Washington

Tuscon, Arizona

Virginia, various cities including Fredericksburg/Richmond/D.C. area

West Virginia, north central region

Soon I will set up a website for the tour with all the event information. Look for that announcement later in February.

Upcoming Events in Anderson, Indiana

I will be speaking at the following places in Anderson, Indiana. These events are open to the public. I will be signing and selling books, and I will be glad to sign books you already own.

January 27, 2010 – 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Speaking to church group on the importance of fantasy
East Side Church of God
2600 East 5th Street
Anderson, IN 46012

January 28, 2010 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Parent Teacher Organization event
Anderson Christian School
2625 Lindberg Road
Anderson, IN 46012-3235

Writers' Conferences Where I Will be Teaching

Teen writers on the eastern half of the U.S., if you want to attend a great writers' conference and have me as a teacher, check out the Florida Christian Writers' conference at http://www.flwriters.org

Teen writers on the western half of the U.S., if you want to attend a great writers' conference and have me as a teacher, check out the Mount Hermon Christian Writers' conference at http://mounthermon.org/adult/professionals/writers-conference

Book Signing Event in Salisbury Maryland

I will be selling and signing my books at the following event:

January 23, 2010 11 am to 2 pm.
The Gospel Shop
800 South Salisbury Boulevard
Salisbury, Maryland  21801
Phone: (410) 546-1161

If you are in the area, I hope you can come out to the store. If you want me to sign books you already own, I will be glad to do that.

Starlight Book Trailer Updated

The book trailer for Starlighter has been updated to improve the animation for one of the dragons.

Starlighter is scheduled to come out April 1. It won't be long now.

For more information on the book, click here. To pre-order from me, click here.

Events in Binghamton, New York

If you're in the Binghamton, New York, area, I hope you can come out to one of the following events where I will sign any books you have already purchased. At all events except for the library talk, my books will be available for sale and signing.

January 14, 2010 – 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Speaking to Homeschool group
George F. Johnson Library
1001 Park St
Endicott, NY  13760

January 14, 2010 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Speaking on the fantasy genre (no book sales)
Broome County Public Library
185 Court Street
Binghamton NY 13901
607-778-3564

January 16, 2010 12 noon to 2 pm

Arrowhead Christian Bookstore
1 Harry L Drive
Johnson City, NY 13790-1604
(607) 798-1793

January 16, 2010 3 pm to 5 pm
Barnes & Noble
Town Square Mall
2443 Vestal Parkway East
Vestal, NY 13850
607-770-9505

Book Signing Event in Waterloo, Ontario

Saturday, January 9, from 1 pm to 3 pm, I will be signing books at the Gospel Lighthouse Bookstore at 110 King Street South in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Please come out whether you buy a book or not. I would love to meet you.

If you want books signed that you already own, I will be glad to do that.

The Bones of Makaidos - Top Speculative Fiction of 2009 List

The Bones of Makaidos has been included on Christian Fiction blog’s top speculative fiction of 2009 list.

Click here to see the list.

Sale on I Know Why the Angels Dance - Ends at New Year's

I am putting I Know Why the Angels Dance on sale until the end of 2009. For the next three days, you can buy it for $9 plus shipping. This is a great time to try the book or to purchase one for a friend.

Click here to take advantage of this sale.

Merry Christmas - Family Christmas Card

I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas with family and friends.

Here is a link to my family’s Christmas card: http://www.dragonsinourmidst.com/ChristmasCard2009.pdf

It’s set up to print out like a card and to be folded, so the left half of the first page is page four, and the right half is page one. The second page make up pages 2 and 3.

Merry Christmas from the Davis family.

Angels Dance Reviews

If you have read I Know Why the Angels Dance, please let me know by posting a comment here and telling me what you thought of it. If you know of someone else who has read it and benefited, please let me know that as well.

Don't forget, I have a contest going on to help promote this book. Read more about it by clicking here.

Starlighter Price Decrease

I heard from Zondervan today that the list price for Starlighter will be $9.99. That's a great deal for a novel of this length (between 300 and 400 pages). Because of this, I have reduced my price to $10 (the autograph is worth something, right?), and you can pre-order at that price now. Click here for my Starlighter ordering page.

Starlighter is the first book in the Dragons of Starlight series and will release in April of 2010. For more information on this book go to my blog post by clicking here. And click here for a video trailer.

The Gift that Gives Forever

I posted this before, but it's worth repeating. If you're looking for an inexpensive gift that could reap eternal benefit for others, continue reading this note.

I am offering a five-copy package of I Know Why the Angels Dance for $45, including shipping. That's only $9 each, delivered, which is pretty much my cost.

As many of you know, I am donating proceeds from this book to charitable causes, so I'm not trying to make a profit. I am trusting that the books will be put in the hands of people who will benefit from its message of hope.

If you'll click here, you can take advantage of this offer.

If you want them for Christmas, there is still time, but you'll need to order soon.

Bryan Teaching at a Writers Conference

Are you interested in learning more about the craft of writing? Would you like to have me as your teacher?

If you answer yes to either question, you should check out the Florida Christian Writers' Conference. Click Here.

I will be teaching the teen track there, meaning that aspiring writers who happen to be in their teen years will be my students. That doesn't mean that only teens can come to my track. It's just that we work hard and move quickly, so some adults can't keep up :-)

Seriously, adults who are young at heart are welcome to join us.

Whether you want to join my class or not, if you're interested in an intensive few days of writing training and interaction with publishing house representatives and published authors, you might find the conference to be a valuable investment. This is the conference where I got my start. I met my publishing editor there, and that launched my career as an author.

The conference also has a blog. Click Here.

If you have any questions after reading the conference websites, please post a comment. I hope to see you there!

Contest to Promote I Know Why the Angels Dance

Since I Know Why the Angels Dance is my first novel for adults, it's not very well known yet. I hope you will help me get it publicized. Here is my idea.

The first 75 contestants who get ten people to order this book from me will receive one of the following prizes:

1. All four Dragons in our Midst MP3 audio books (10 available)
2. All four Oracles of Fire MP3 audio books (10 available)
3. The Bones of Makaidos (Paperback book) (5 available)
4. Dragons in our Midst posters. All four book covers on posters. (25 sets available)
5. Oracles of Fire posters. All four book covers on posters. (25 sets available)

If you want to participate, email me bryan (at) daviscrossing (dot) com, and I will send you a unique promotional code. That code can be entered by the purchaser in the web page for ordering - http://www.daviscrossing.com/angelspromo.htm Click here to see the page.

If someone uses that promotional code to order the book, he or she will get a two dollar refund on the purchase for each book ordered, and the contestant will get credit for each copy of the book ordered. When that promotional code gets ten books credited, the contestant will receive one of the prizes. The contestant will have to choose from whatever prize supply is remaining. I will inform the contestant by email when he or she has won a prize.

Once I run out of prizes, the contest will be finished, and I won't be able to award any further prizes, so working quickly will help you be one of the first 75.

When you receive your promotional code, you can promote the book through email, Facebook, Myspace, etc, as well as by posting a notice in your church. Here is sample text.

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Please help me promote a wonderful new book by author Bryan Davis. I Know Why the Angels Dance is a contemporary novel that delves into one of the great struggles of our existence, the mystery of death and the afterlife. It is a Christian novel for adults and teens that is filled with emotion, passion, and spiritual insight, a great gift for anyone who needs a glimpse of light and hope.

The author is contributing all royalties to charitable groups, so this isn't a sales pitch for him. It's a way to spread a message of love and life. If you go to this web page - http://www.daviscrossing.com/angelspromo.htm - you can enter a promotional code to get two dollars off the $12 price. Here is the code - (Put your code here)

If you will forward this message to others or post it on any social network pages you have, I would appreciate it.

For more information, go to http://www.iknowwhytheangelsdance.com
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I will look forward to hearing from those who want to participate. If you have any questions, feel free to post them in comments.

An Advent Poem

Joseph's Choice
Bryan Davis

A stone, O Joseph, cast a stone;
Obey the law she must have known.
A pregnant girl cannot deny
Her pose of virtue shouts a lie.

We stand beside you, stones in hand;
Just say the word to rid our land
Of harlots soiling God’s good name
By saying Yahweh is to blame.

O son of David, close your ears
To angry shouts that feed your fears,
For mercy calls with heaven’s breath
To rescue her from bloody death.

Believe her words; she tells no lie.
This virgin birth is prophesied.
Conceived by God is this new life;
Embrace her, take her as your wife.

Then Joseph looks upon his bride
Lamenting, sobbing at his side;
A stone in hand, the judge prepares;
Decide for wrath or grace to spare?

The law is clear, the sinner dies.
Yet who can judge with perfect eyes
This weeping girl who serves so well
And claims to bear Immanuel?

Believe a dream, an angel’s song?
Or trust the scribes and screaming throng?
Choose life and suffer scornful men?
Or death and never sleep again?

Again he looks at stone in hand,
A piece of rubble from the land;
It speaks of law, unyielding walls,
And spurns the sound of mercy’s calls.

While Mary weeps in sorrow’s gloom,
She carries grace within her womb,
The stone who comes to set men free,
A rock, a fount of liberty.

Then Joseph drops the stone from hell
And sets his hands on Mary’s swell.
“Believing you,” he says with tears,
“The only choice that wrests my fears.”

“And now I hold this stone of grace
Within a vessel fair of face;
I know you bring the Law of love
Who comes to us from God above.”

Christmas Book Deals

Just in time for Christmas, I am putting some books on sale.

Raising Dragons - $9
Beyond the Reflection's Edge - $8
Eternity's Edge - $8
All three Echoes from the Edge books - $25

Autographed copies of any of these books would make a great, long-lasting gift.

Click here for my shopping page.

Live Internet Radio Show

I will be on an Internet radio program called "Aging Outside the Box" on Thursday, December 3, at 6:00 pm central time. It is a one-hour show.

Click Here for the live audio.

Here is the call-in number: 1-323-203-0815

Here is the email address for communicating during the show: Host@agingoutsidethebox.net

I hope a bunch of you can tune in and either call or email the show.