Beelzebed Available for Pre-order

Beelzebed, a children's picture book featuring Walter Foley as a child, is going to print today. You can pre-order it here - http://www.daviscrossing.com/BeelzebedBuy.htm We are hoping to get copies in house by the end of October.

This is a hardcover, full-color picture book (7 in by 10 in), so I think $12 is a pretty good price. I wrote the story, and James Art Ville did the illustrations.

The Seventh Door Cover

The cover of The Seventh Door. If it raises memories of Circles of Seven, that is intentional. Feel free to post this elsewhere. Web link - http://www.daviscrossing.com/9780899578828.jpg

July Year-Long Book Giveaway Winner

I decided to choose two winners for July in the Year-Long Book Giveaway Contest. One is Catherine Johnson. For her prize, she chose Exodus Rising as well as the vintage bookmark for Raising Dragons.

In the photo, Catherine is posing with my books and an employee at Family Christian Bookstore. This photo gained her three entries in the drawing.

The second winner is Jessie Hamrick. She chose Eye of the Oracle  and the vintage bookmark for Raising Dragons.

For more information about the contest, click here.

St. Louis Book Signing

To Sci-fi/fantasy fans in the St. Louis area. I will be at the following book signing this Saturday- http://universitycity.patch.com/groups/announcements/p/multi-author-book-signing-at-umsl

Huge Sale at My Online Bookstore July 27

Mark your calendars. On July 27, for one day only, I will slash all of my book prices to 50% off list or lower. For example, a set of four Dragons in our Midst books will cost $29 plus shipping.

The sale will begin at 6 am on July 27 and end at 10 pm the same day. Here is a link to my shopping page - http://www.daviscrossing.com/shopping.htm

This will be a great time to buy Christmas gifts in advance for your favorite reader.
I have decided for this sale to allow U.S. orders only. Because of the expense and hassle to mail books to
other countries, I can't afford to do so at these prices.

I'll see you at my virtual store on July 27!

Dragons of Starlight ebooks for 99 Cents!

Heads up ebook enthusiasts! The entire Dragons of Starlight series is now on sale for only 99 cents each! Get them while they're so cheap! 

Here is a link to a page that has links to various ebook vendors - http://links.zondervancorporation.mkt4728.com/servlet/MailView?ms=NDIxNDc4OTAS1&r=NjI3MTAxODA3NzAS1&j=MTk1ODM1ODY1S0&mt=1&rt=0

Final Voting for the Clive Staples Award

Five finalists have been named for the Clive Staples Award for Christian Speculative Fiction. My book Liberator is one of the five.

It is now time to vote for the final award. If you have read two of the books on the original nominations list, you are eligible to vote. If you voted in the first round, you are welcome to vote again.

The following link has a link for voting and for a list of the original nominations.

http://clivestaplesaward.wordpress.com/2013/07/18/csa-2013-finalists/

If you believe Liberator deserves the award, I would appreciate your vote.

Voting ends on July 28.

Clive Staples Award Voting Update

Some people are having trouble accessing the blog that is hosting the Clive Staples Award voting. Here is a direct link to the voting site that bypasses the blog. http://rebeccaluellamiller.polldaddy.com/s/first-round-2013-clive-staples-award-for-christian-speculative-fiction?pop=11

The site will ask if you have read at least two of the nominated books. Here is the list of nominees:

Words in the Wind by Yvonne Anderson (Risen Books)

Daughter of Light by Morgan L. Busse (Marcher Lord Press)

Devil’s Hit List: Book Three of the UNDERGROUND by Frank Creed (Splashdown Books)

Liberator (Dragons of Starlight series) by Bryan Davis (Zondervan)

A Throne of Bones by Vox Day (Hinterlands / Marcher Lord Press)

Mortal (The Books of Mortals) by Ted Dekker and Tosca Lee (FaithWords)

Angel Eyes by Shannon Dittemore (Thomas Nelson)

The Telling by Mike Duran (Realms Fiction)

Risk by Brock Eastman (P&R Publishing/Focus on the Family)

Live and Let Fly by Karina Fabian (Muse It Up Publishing)

I Am Ocilla by Diane Graham (Splashdown)

Seeking Unseen by Kat Heckenbach (Splashdown Books)

Remnant in the Stars by Cindy Koepp (Under The Moon)

The Unraveling of Wentwater (The Gates of Heaven Series) by C.S. Lakin (Living Ink Books)

Prophet by R. J. Larson (Bethany House)

Judge by R. J. Larson (Bethany House)

Spirit Fighter by Jerel Law (Thomas Nelson)

Fire Prophet by Jerel Law (Thomas Nelson)

The Spirit Well by Stephen Lawhead (Thomas Nelson)

The Wrong Enemy by Jane Lebak (MuseItUp Publishing)

Alienation (A C.H.A.O.S. novel) by Jon S. Lewis (Thomas Nelson)

Curse Bearer by Rebecca P Minor (Written World Communications)

Rift Jump by Greg Mitchell (Splashdown Darkwater)

Bid the Gods Arise by Robert Mullin (Crimson Moon Press)

Prophetess (Winter Book 2) by Keven Newsome (Splashdown Darkwater)

Failstate by John W. Otte (Marcher Lord Press)

Soul’s Gate by James Rubart (Thomas Nelson)

Starflower by Anne Elizabeth Stengl (Bethany House)

Moonblood by Anne Elisabeth Stengl (Bethany House)

Star Of Justice by Robynn Tolbert (Splashdown Books)

Daystar by Kathy Tyers (Marcher Lord Press)

The New Recruit by Jill Williamson (Marcher Lord Press)

Replication: The Jason Experiment by Jill Williamson (Zonderkidz)

Vote for the Clive Staples Award

It's time to vote for the Clive Staples Award. My book Liberator has been nominated. In order to vote, you need to have read at least two books in the nominated list.

The first round of voting ends on July 17, after which five finalists will be named for another round of voting.

If you believe Liberator is worthy of the award, I would appreciate your vote.

Please read the rules carefully. Here is a link to the rules and the voting link - http://www.speculativefaith.com/features/it-is-time-to-vote/

Exodus Rising is Now Available

Exodus Rising, book #3 in Tales of Starlight, is now available. I have plenty of copies in inventory.

To readers of Dragons of Starlight:

Have you wondered what happened to Jason and Elyssa when they returned to Major Four?

What happened to the servants of Alaph in the Northlands?

How did the dragons get pheterone after the events in Liberator?

What happened to Adrian and Marcelle?

What were the origins of the snatchers?

All of these questions and more are answered in Exodus Rising.

Here are ordering links:

Exodus Rising - http://www.daviscrossing.com/ExodusRising.htm

All three Tales of Starlight - http://www.daviscrossing.com/TalesCombo.html

All seven Starlight books - http://www.daviscrossing.com/DoSComboAll.html

This is the final book in the Starlight saga, so now you can read the whole story from start to finish.

June Winner of Year-Long Book Giveaway Contest

The winner of the June drawing for the Year-Long Book Giveaway Contest is Benjamin Steward. For his prize, he chose Precisely Terminated by Amanda L. Davis as well as the vintage bookmark for Raising Dragons.

The rules stated that the prize would be one of my books, but since I have some copies of Precisely Terminated on hand, I allowed the switch.

For more information about the contest, click here.

May Winner for the Year-Long Book Giveaway

The winner of the May drawing for the Year-Long Book Giveaway Contest is Austin Meier. For his prize, he chose Masters & Slayers as well as the vintage bookmark for The Candlestone.


For more information about the contest, click here.

Echoes from the Edge Sale ending June 1

The Echoes from the Edge sale ends at the end of the day June 1, so if you're interested in getting one or more books in that trilogy at a greatly reduced price, be sure to get your order in soon.

Here is a link to shopping page - http://www.daviscrossing.com/shopping.htm

April Year-Long Book Giveaway Winner

I decided to choose two winners for April in the Year-Long Book Giveaway Contest. One is Caitlyn Gehman. For her prize, she chose Song of the Ovulum as well as the vintage bookmark for Raising Dragons.

In the photo, Caitlyn is posing with my books and an employee at a Books-a-Million Bookstore. This photo gained her three entries in the drawing.

The second winner is Sofia Fedorov. She chose Starlighter and the vintage bookmark for The Candlestone.

For more information about the contest, click here.

Raising Dragons Graphic Novel - You Can Help

Raising Dragons graphic novel illustrator James Art Ville has set up a Kickstarter program to fund the project.

The funding program offers some great prizes, so please consider contributing. Even one dollar will help make the Raising Dragons graphic novel a reality.

The program page contains an exclusive video featuring James and a short introduction by me. It also includes some sample pages from the novel, so please check it out and support the project.

Here is the link to the Kickstarter page - http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jamesartville/raising-dragons-graphic-novel

Raising Dragons Graphic Novel Sample Page

Here is a sample page from the upcoming Raising Dragons graphic novel, illustrated by James Art Ville. We hope to have it available sometime in 2014.

 

Author Event in St. Louis

To my friends and contacts in the St. Louis area and nearby regions:

I will be at a homeschool expo in St. Louis April 11 through 13. I know this is short notice, but I hope some of you might be able to come anyway.

The event is free Thursday evening, and I will be at an exhibitor’s booth selling and signing booths. If you want to come, I would love to see you, and I will be glad to sign books you already own.

I will speak Friday on the topic of fantasy and its effects on readers, and I will speak Saturday on my journey to publication. I will also be at the booth during both of those days. The expo charges admission for Friday and Saturday.

For more information, here is a link for the expo: http://www.service-life.com/mo/stlhomeschoolexpo/

If you have any questions, please let me know. If you know anyone in the area who might be interested in coming, please pass along the information.

I hope to see you there!

Bryan Davis

Father's Day Gift Special Pricing

With Father's Day a couple of months away, now is a good time to plan a gift for the fathers in your church, Bible Study, men's group, or homeschool group.

I am offering The Image of a Father in 32-copy cases for only $50, and that includes shipping to any U.S. address. That's under $2 each for a hardcover book that well be a benefit to any father (mothers enjoy it as well), and I will autograph all the copies, if requested.

Here is the link - http://www.daviscrossing.com/imagefathercase.htm

If you want multiple cases, please email me bryan (at) daviscrossing (dot) com

As always, you can get single copies here - http://www.daviscrossing.com/imagefather.htm

March Year-Long Book Giveaway Winner

The winner of the March drawing for the Year-Long Book Giveaway Contest is Catherine Johnson. For her prize, she chose I Know Why the Angels Dance as well as the vintage bookmark for The Candlestone.

In the photo, Catherine is posing with my books and an employee at a Family Christian Bookstore. This photo gained her three entries into the drawing.

For more information about the contest, click here.

A New Stargate Game

You might be wondering why I am providing news about a game related to a television show. First, I contributed to the game's storyline. Since the game's producer is my friend, he invited me to inject a few ideas. Second, the game's producer is also the producer for a potential Raising Dragons movie. If this game launch is successful, he will be in a much better position to secure funding for the movie.

The game launches on March 14 for Apple iOS systems (iPhone and iPad), and the company will add Android systems next week. The game will expand to other platforms during the next couple of months.

Here is a link to the company's website - http://www.arkalisinteractive.com/

The game app costs only $4.99. I hope you will do what you can to support the effort and share the news with your friends.

Prepare for Exodus Rising

Many readers of my books have yet to try my Tales of Starlight series. I think they're missing out on some of my best stories, especially if they like a bit of wholesome romance mixed in with the daring adventures.

In order to make ready for the release of book #3 in the series, Exodus Rising, I am offering the first two books for only $18 for the combo. That's five dollars off retail for each book.

Buy them now, and you'll have time to read them in time for the release of Exodus Rising. Here is the purchase link - http://www.daviscrossing.com/TalesComboTwo.html

You can also pre-order Exodus Rising from me here - http://www.daviscrossing.com/ExodusRising.htm

 Even those who have read the Dragons of Starlight books, including Liberator, do not yet know the rest of the story. Exodus Rising reveals several mysteries that the Dragons of Starlight series never explained. Where will the dragons get pheterone after the final battle? What happened to the disembodied spirits in Alaph's castle? What horrific danger did Jason and Elyssa meet when they returned to their home world? And much more.

If you want to enjoy both series, here is my recommended 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. Third Starlighter (Tales of Starlight book #2)
5. Diviner (Dragons of Starlight book #3)
6. Liberator (Dragons of Starlight book #4)
7. Exodus Rising (Tales of Starlight book #3)

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

This is the final book in this story world, so don't miss out on how the entire adventure comes to a close.

February Book Giveaway Winner

The winner of the February Book Giveaway Contest is Nichole Dixon. She chose Masters & Slayers for her free book. Congratulations Nichole!

The contest continues each month throughout the year, so if you didn't win in January or February, you have ten more opportunities. Remember, if your name was in the drawing for January or February, it is already in March's drawing. You can increase your number of entries in March's drawing by again posting the links on your Facebook page or blog sometime during the month of March and letting me know by email that you did so.

You can also again use the other methods of gaining entries mentioned in the rules - http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2013/01/new-contest-for-remainder-of-2013.html

January Book Giveaway Winner

The winner of the January Book Giveaway Contest is Mary K. Newenhisen. Congratulations to Mary!

The contest continues each month throughout the year, so if you didn't win in January, you have eleven more opportunities. Remember, if your name was in the drawing for January, it is already in February's drawing. You can increase your number of entries in February's drawing by again posting the links on your Facebook page or blog sometime during the month of February and letting me know by email that you did so.

You can also again use the other methods of gaining entries mentioned in the rules - http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2013/01/new-contest-for-remainder-of-2013.html

Year-long Book Giveaway Update

There are two new ways to get your name into the monthly drawing for the book giveaway. (See http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2013/01/new-contest-for-remainder-of-2013.html for contest details. I added the new information to the original post.) If you already have your name in the drawing, these tasks will allow you to get your name in additional times.

#1 - Post a 5-star review of any of my books on either Amazon.com, Christianbook.com, or BN.com, and send the link to me by email - bryan (at) daviscrossing (dot) com. It has to be a review posted today or later. You may post as many reviews as you wish, but only one will qualify to give you another name in the drawing for this month. You may do this again in later months, but it has to be for a different book each time. Therefore, if you post a review in January, I will add your name once for the drawing. If you post a review in February for a different book, I will add your name again, and so on.

#2 - Go to a bookstore that has one of my books on the shelves. Have your photo taken at the shelf with the book in sight in the photo. Also, you need a story employee with you in the photo. The idea is to alert the bookstore employees about my books so they will know to tell customers about them. It is best to call ahead to make sure one of my books is in stock and to find out if an employee is allowed to participate. Email the photo to me and let me know if I have permission to post the photo on the blog and/or Facebook. Permission to post is not required in order to get your name in the drawing. Completing this task will get your name into the drawing three additional times. As with #1 above, this will count only once each month.

New Contest for the Remainder of 2013

 The all-year contest. One book to be given away each month.

To enter the monthly drawing, post the following links on your Facebook wall or blog:

My website - http://www.daviscrossing.com/

My shopping page - http://www.daviscrossing.com/shopping.htm

My Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/BryanDavis.Fans

If you post this information, send me an email letting me know – bryan (at) daviscrossing (dot) com. Tell me your name and provide a link to the posting, and you will be entered in the drawing.

At the end of each month through 2013, I will draw from all those who have entered and will send the winner one of my books (winner’s choice of book), autographed if so desired. The book will also include a vintage bookmark from one of my earliest books. (See photos of bookmarks to the left.)

The names in the drawing will roll over to the next month, and you will be able to add your name again by posting the same information the next month. For example, if your name is in the drawing for January but you don’t win, your name will automatically be in the drawing for February. If you post the links in February and you let me know about your post, your name will be entered in February’s drawing an additional time, giving you a better chance to win. If you participate every month by posting the information each month, you’ll have your name in the drawing twelve times for December’s drawing.

If you win, your winning entry will be taken out of the drawing for the next month, but your other entries will remain. For example, if you had three entries in the drawing for the month of March and you won that month, your winning entry will be taken out, but your other two entries will roll over into April’s drawing, and new entries may be added according to the normal rules.

Also, if anyone orders a book from my shopping page, and that buyer lets me know that your prompting brought about the order, your name will be entered three additional times for that month, and those entries will roll forward through the months as well.

Here is a potential post you can use for your Facebook wall or blog:

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Do you enjoy fantasy/adventure novels? I recommend that you try out books by Bryan Davis. Here are links to his web pages:

His website - http://www.daviscrossing.com/

His book buying page - http://www.daviscrossing.com/shopping.htm

His Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/BryanDavis.Fans

If you order a book from his shopping page, please let him know that you heard about it from me. I get a better chance to win a contest if you do.

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 Here are two more ways to add your name to the monthly drawing:

#1 - Post a 5-star review of any of my books on either Amazon.com, Christianbook.com, or BN.com, and send the link to me by email - bryan (at) daviscrossing (dot) com. It has to be a review posted today or later. You may post as many reviews as you wish, but only one will qualify to give you another name in the drawing for this month. You may do this again in later months, but it has to be for a different book each time. Therefore, if you post a review in January, I will add your name once for the drawing. If you post a review in February for a different book, I will add your name again, and so on.

#2 - Go to a bookstore that has one of my books on the shelves. Have your photo taken at the shelf with the book in sight in the photo. Also, you need a story employee with you in the photo. The idea is to alert the bookstore employees about my books so they will know to tell customers about them. It is best to call ahead to make sure one of my books is in stock and to find out if an employee is allowed to participate. Email the photo to me and let me know if I have permission to post the photo on the blog and/or Facebook. Permission to post is not required in order to get your name in the drawing. Completing this task will get your name into the drawing three additional times. As with #1 above, this will count only once each month. 

Notes:

The contest is open to U.S. and non-U.S. residents with one qualification. If a non-U.S. resident wishes to participate, he or she, upon winning a book, must agree to pay the difference in shipping charges between what it would cost to ship to a U.S. resident versus what it would cost to ship to the non-U.S. winner. That extra charge must be paid through Paypal within three days of the drawing. If a potential non-U.S. resident wants to know in advance how much that cost would be, that person should email me the shipping location and which book he or she is interested in, and I will respond with the information. If a non-U.S. winner doesn’t pay the extra shipping charges within three days, I will conduct a new drawing for that month. U.S. winners will not have to pay any shipping charges.

As an alternative for a non-U.S. winner, I can send a book to a U.S. address at no charge, and the winner can arrange to have it shipped to his or her country.

The winners of the drawings will be notified by email, and their names will be announced on my blog or Facebook page if the winners permit the public announcement. If the winner does not respond to my notification email within 72 hours, that person's name will go back into the drawing pool, and I will choose a different winner for that month.

You must email me each month to get a new entry into the drawing. Notifications given to me in any other way will not qualify.

Please make your Facebook or blog postings as public as possible based on what you and/or your parents allow in the security settings.

Creating a new blog or Facebook page just for this contest is not allowed. The blog or page must have been in place and active before the start of this contest.

You will not receive additional entries for posting the information in multiple places. For example, if you post the information on Facebook and on a blog during January, you will receive only one entry that month. Still, I would appreciate the multiple posts.

If you don’t post the information on Facebook or on a blog, you may still be entered in the contest through the book purchase option.

If you buy a book yourself, that does qualify you to receive the three additional entries.

This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Facebook or Blogger.com.

Participants are providing information to Bryan Davis and not to Facebook or Blogger.com. All information will be kept private and not shared with any third party.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Florida Christian Writers Conference!

Writers and potential writers, please consider attending the Florida Christian Writers Conference February 27 to March 3 at the Lake Yale Conference Center near Leesburg, FL.

When people ask me what advice I would give to aspiring writers, my number one answer is to go to such conferences. There you will meet one-on-one with publishing house representatives, published authors, and literary agents who can help you with your writing and potentially help you with getting your work published.

My career launched at this conference, so maybe yours can as well.

I will be leading the "Teen Track" at this year's Florida conference, so if you want to learn writing techniques from me, you will receive several hours of training, including individual critiques of your work.

There are also contests, a banquet, and lots of time to interact with other conferees. You can learn much more from the conference website - http://www.floridacwc.net/

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Sneak Peek at the Raising Dragons Graphic Novel Preparation

Sneak peak at Raising Dragons Graphic Novel preparation. Character sketch of Arlo Hatfield and Hambone. We plan to have the graphic novel ready sometime in 2014.

More Price Reductions for my Books

I slashed prices further on several of my books:

Echoes from the Edge series is now $19 (prices do not include shipping)

Echoes from the Edge individual books now $6.50 each

Eye of the Oracle now $7.50

Masters & Slayers now $7.00

Liberator now $4.00

From the Mouth of Elijah now $8.00

Children of the Bard series now $15.00

I still have the DioM and Oracles series on sale for $35. Also Enoch's Ghost and Last of the Nephilim for $10 each, and Amanda's books are $10 each.

Shopping link - http://www.daviscrossing.com/shopping.htm

Book Prices Slashed

Christmas shopping? I reduced many book prices:

Dragons in our Midst series - $35 (four books)
Oracles of Fire - $35 (four books)
Echoes from the Edge - $21 (three books)
Dragons of Starlight - $30 (four books)

Individual books on sale:
Beyond the Reflection's Edge - $8
Eternity's Edge - $8

Nightmare's Edge - $8
Eye of the Oracle - $10
Enoch's Ghost - $10
Last of the Nephilim - $10
Song of the Ovulum - $10
Masters & Slayers - $10
I Know Why the Angels Dance - $8

Amanda's books - $10 each

Prices will stay at least this low through Christmas. Prices do not include shipping.

Here is my shopping page link - http://www.daviscrossing.com/shopping.htm

Author Autographs for your ebook Reader

Now you can get an ebook autographed using a website called Authorgraph. If you want one of my ebooks autographed, go to this site - http://www.authorgraph.com/authors/BryanDavisAuth

A Return to Ontario

I am planning to be in Ontario (Brockville, Ottawa, Kingston, & Cornwall) around October 29 through November 3. If you are in this area and would like an author visit to your school or group, or you would like to attend a planned event in this area, please contact my event coordinator, Ron Pitts - rjtka (at) rogers (dot) com.

Liberator and Dragons of Starlight on Sale

Inventory reduction sale. Liberator - $5 and the Dragons of Starlight four-book set for $30. All copies autographed if requested.

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

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

Florida Christian Writers Conference - 2013

I will be leading the teen track at the Florida Christian Writers' Conference in 2013, February 28 to March 3. Here is the conference's new FB page - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Florida-Christian-Writers-Conference/423273221066312

Please give it a "like" and/or a comment. I hope some of you can come.

Tour Event Announcement for October 1

Big announcement for our event in Puyallup, Washington, Monday from 5 pm to 7 pm, Pacific Time. Darren Thomas, producer of our potential film for Raising Dragons, will be joining us via Skype. He will be providing an update regarding progress on getting a film made. Join us at the event or through the Internet.

Here is the live streaming link - http://www.ustream.tv/channel/miller-brothers-live

Tour Event Announcement - Seattle, Washington

Important event announcement for people in the Seattle, Washington, area:

October 1, 2012 from 5 pm to 7 pm

I will be at the Alpha & Omega Coffee House in Puyallup, Washington, with author duo The Miller Brothers, authors of the Hunter Brown series. This will be a fun time of talking, Q&A, food, and fellowship. For those who come, it will be a great chance to chat in an informal setting.

At get togethers like this, I often reveal secrets, like what Project R is. :-) And the Miller Brothers have some exciting things going on as well.

I am also hoping that another special guest will join us, but I won't say who at this time, because the possibility is very uncertain.

If you would like to join us, please let me know by email so we'll have a count. Email - bryan (at ) daviscrossing (dot) com.

Here is the address:
Alpha and Omega Coffee House
1015 North Meridian
Puyallup, Washington 98371
Phone: (253) 256-4384

We're hoping for a big crowd, so let's make plans to get together!

From the Mouth of Elijah on the Nook

From the Mouth of Elijah is now available for the Nook. Click Here to go to the sale page.

From the Mouth of Elijah epub ebook

The epub ebook version of "From the Mouth of Elijah" is now available at CBD.

Click here to go to the CBD page to purchase.

From the Mouth of Elijah for the Kindle

From the Mouth of Elijah is now available for the Amazon Kindle.

Two New Books Now in Stock at Christianbook.com

From the Mouth of Elijah, the second book in the Children of the Bard series, is now showing "In Stock" at Christianbook.com. Click here to go to the web page.

Liberator, the fourth book in the Dragons of Starlight series, is also "In Stock" at Christianbook.com. Click here to go to the web page.

Two New Books Now in Stock at Amazon

From the Mouth of Elijah, the second book in the Children of the Bard series, is now showing "In Stock" at Amazon. Click here to go to the web page.

Liberator, the fourth book in the Dragons of Starlight series, is also "In Stock" at Amazon. Click here to go to the web page.

Two New Combo Packs

Now you can save on my books in two new combo packs:

Both Children of the Bard books for $20 plus shipping - http://www.daviscrossing.com/BardCombo.htm

And all four Dragons of Starlight books for $35 plus shipping - http://www.daviscrossing.com/DOSCombo.htm

All books will be autographed according to your preferences.

Liberator ebook Now Available

Liberator, the fourth and final book in the Dragons of Starlight series, is now available for Kindle, Nook, and other ereader devices. The print book is scheduled to come out in a couple of weeks.

September 2012 Tour

I now have a few events for my September promotional tour with Amanda L. Davis. It will begin in the U.S. and then extend throughout Canada. Here is a link to the current schedule map - http://goo.gl/maps/jJCU

I will be adding many more events, so if you have a school or homeschool group that would like an author visit, please send an email to bryan (at) daviscrossing (dot) com.

Truth in Fiction: Fantasy Genre Inspires Active Faith

(An article AMG Publishers submitted to Christian Retailing Magazine - slightly edited for this blog)

Dragons and wizards and magic! Oh my!

For some Christians, the “Oh my!” is a shout of joy. For others, it is a cry of anxiety or even disdain. Fantasy in stories generates a variety of responses from Christian readers, some filled with praise, some with condemnation, while many have lingering questions. With speculative fiction titles dominating bookshelves, from Harry Potter to The Hunger Games to Percy Jackson, parents of faith are justifiably curious, skeptical, or unsure of what to do with the genre. And for a long time, Christian retailers had few answers, and certainly few book alternatives that would clearly reflect a Christian world view.

Why does fantasy mesmerize our youth? How do these stories capture their hearts? Is it simply the fun of escapism, or does the answer lie deep in their longings? Perhaps it is a desire to commune with a greater power that calls them to embark on a journey. There must be a Camelot, a hidden Utopia. Fantasy opens their eyes to a better place, a shining city they have not yet seen. The stories provide a bridge to horizons they could never distinguish with their physical eyes.

Young people are especially aware of fantasy’s alluring call. Boys and girls, still unjaded and brimming with ideals, feel their God-given programming. When a young man watches a hero draw steel from scabbard, displaying a bright, sharp sword, the boy feels valor, the bravery of a knight. He becomes a champion, copying the role model he may have never witnessed in real life. Deep inside, his heart comes alive. He feels that he, too, was built to charge the battlements, to defend the weak, and to conquer evil.

When a young lady watches a heroine prepare reinforcements, persuade the authorities to send troops, or kindle the fire in quavering hearts, she feels her inner calling. When the heroine crashes a jar over the villain’s head to save her fallen hero, a girl’s heart leaps. The courageous young lady has used whatever strength she had, at risk to her own life, to prevent disaster. Without her, all would have been lost.

Our youth long to see good triumphing, to see evil exposed and destroyed. And there are many authors who are willing to give children images they crave—some for good, and some that are poor reflections of that vision.

For most of the previous decade, Harry Potter led the way in the fantasy genre by capturing the hearts of millions of young readers. Yet some Christian parents had legitimate concerns about the content and wondered if there might be Christian-themed books that exhibited the same imaginative flair.

Unfortunately, early in that period, the Christian market had not yet filled that need, so parents continued to rely on the Chronicles of Narnia, though these celebrated tales did not incite the same appeal for older readers or for those who desire a more modern setting.

In 2003, AMG Publishers hoped to fill this void. Acquisitions Editor Dan Penwell met Bryan Davis at a writers’ conference and learned about his fantasy story Raising Dragons. Bryan had been seeking a publisher for eight years, but mainstream editors deemed it “too Christian,” while dragons and fantastical content scared Christian editors away.

AMG decided to take a bold step and publish this story, using the opportunity to create a new imprint, Living Ink Books, the foundation for their approach to creating visionary books for the Christian marketplace.

Within a few weeks of publication, Raising Dragons became a bestseller, and because of its success, fantasy titles from other publishers followed the trail AMG blazed. AMG followed up that series with more bestselling titles from Bryan Davis, including Eye of the Oracle, which hit number one on the CBA young adult list in 2007, further establishing AMG as the premier publisher of Christian speculative fiction. They later added other top fantasy authors, such as Amanda L. Davis, Jenny Cote, Scott Appleton, and C. S. Lakin, thereby solidifying their standing in the publishing world. In fact, Family Fiction magazine named Bryan Davis the #1 speculative fiction author in the Christian market for 2011 and Amanda L. Davis the #1 new author overall, proving the market’s hunger for the genre.

AMG reports that hundreds of readers have communicated life-altering moments because of these fantasy novels. From initial salvation, to recommitments to Christ, to forsaking sins, to leading others to faith, young readers have been drawn closer to God. Such is the power of a fantastical story.

One teenaged girl wrote, “My life has changed! I now live for God! And still, every time I read one of your books, I feel like I'm filled with the Holy Spirit! Eye of the Oracle especially inspired me in that I need to sacrifice, and that God is there no matter where you are.”

Even adults are affected by fantasy’s high calling. A 44-year-old father wrote, “I'm guessing we all have moments in time when we are spiritually at a low ebb. Ironically, Christmas day was one of those low points for me. I was toast. However, during the course of reading The Candlestone, the prose sparked my own faith and continued to bring my mind back to my Savior and his wonderful love.”

These stories are not really about dragons or wizards; they are about life, about faith, about a journey to a higher plane where heroes are welcome, virtue is honored, and evil is conquered. Christian fantasy is a catalyst that incites a change for good and not for evil. Boys are looking to take the sword and discover the man they feel in their hearts. Girls seek a heroine, longing for someone to imitate, a true lady cast in the image they see beyond the mirror.

We have an opportunity to create strong soldiers by using the power of story, even through the pages of the impossible. If parents will allow fantasy its proper place, as an inspiration toward heroism, allowing powerful images to create positive models in children’s minds, they will create home-grown heroes who will build and display integrity and virtue.

Publishers and bookstores can work together to capture hearts and minds with champions of virtue, images that will reach inside and ignite the flame, setting free the heroes or heroines that God has implanted in the hearts of children. Because of AMG and other publishers who have followed their lead, parents now have an option, and bookstores have an answer. If you want to grow heroes for God, we have shelves filled with novels that will plant the seeds and provide fuel for growth. Maybe even the parents will peek inside the pages and become inspired themselves. Take a look. The dragons in these books won’t bite, but they will light a fire.

Kentucky Speaking Event

Kentucky readers! Amanda L. Davis and I will be speaking in Danville, KY, on September 6, 2012, from 10:00 am to 12 noon. All are welcome.

Danville First Church of God
3220 Harrodsburg Road
Danville, KY
http://www.danvillechurchofgod.com
859-236-4700

If you live in the area or know someone who does, please spread the word about this event.

Please do not comment with questions or requests about other places you want us to come unless you have a contact with someone in a group who can set up a speaking event. If you do have such a contact, please email me - bryan (at) daviscrossing (dot) com.

Fathers Day Gifts

Now that Mother's Day has passed, maybe you're thinking about Father's Day. I have gifts available that the father in your life might enjoy.

The Image of a Father is now available as an audio book with Bryan Davis narrating (download or MP3 disk) or as an ebook. For all purchase options, click here.

"Seven Promises from a Father to His Daughter" is a short devotional designed for a Christian father to read out loud to his daughter, now only 99 cents.

For a pdf file of "Seven Promises" that you can read on a computer - click here.
For a Kindle version of "Seven Promises" - click here

To read the first promise without purchasing - click here.

Planning a Canadian Tour

I am working on scheduling a nationwide tour of Canada in September, and I will be touring with Amanda L. Davis. If you have a group in Canada, such as a school or homeschool group, that would like an author visit, please let me know by email - bryan (at) daviscrossing (dot) com.

Please don't comment with a request to come to a particular place unless you have a group contact (not a bookstore) who can help me make an event happen. I would love to come to a thousand places, but without contacts, I have no way to make it happen. :-)

If, however, you do have a contact, no matter where you live in Canada or the U.S., please email me, and we'll see what we can do.

Seven Promises from a Father to His Daughter is now only 99 Cents

My short devotional for fathers - "Seven Promises from a Father to His Daughter" is now only 99 cents.

Amazon link for Kindle file - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007XXR2RG

Link to my website for PDF file - http://www.daviscrossing.com/SevenPromises.htm

This would make a good Father's Day gift for a father with a young daughter.

Maiden Flight now available for the Nook

Maiden Flight is now available for the Nook at Barnes & Noble, just 99 cents. Click here for details about this story.

Here is the link for the Barnes & Noble page - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/maiden-flight-bryan-davis/1110603145?ean=2940014469838

Maiden Flight now available in PDF format

My new lost-chapter story, Maiden Flight (click here for details) is now available in PDF format.

The pdf file can be read on a computer using Adobe Acrobat reader and printed. Also, the purchase page is an experimental attempt to sell downloadable files from my website. When you purchase, you will get an email with download instructions. If you have trouble, please let me know.

Here is a link to the pdf purchase page - http://www.daviscrossing.com/maidenflight.htm

Maiden Flight - The Story of Bonnie's First Flight

Maiden Flight, is a chapter-length story from the Dragons in our Midst and Oracles of Fire story world about Bonnie's first flight when she was ten years old. It is now available for the Kindle at Amazon for only 99 cents. Amazon has free programs that allow you to read Kindle files on a computer.

It will also be available in epub format for the Nook and pdf format so you can print it out if you desire. I will post on the blog when they are available.

Link for Maiden Flight - Click here

Link for Kindle readers for computers and other devices - Click here

Whether or not I write more of these stories depends on the success of this one, so please help me by telling others about it. And please don't copy it and send it to others without another purchase.

It is copyrighted, but I didn't put DRM protection on it, because I trust that my readers have integrity and will act accordingly. :-)

Family Fiction Readers' Choice Awards

I am amazed and grateful to God for how I fared in the Family Fiction Readers' Choice Awards:

Author Overall - #2
Novel of the Year - #1 for Song of the Ovulum
Series of the Year - #1 for Children of the Bard
Speculative Fiction Author - #1
Young Adult Fiction Author - #1

Daughter Amanda L. Davis was #1 for new author and #4 for Speculative Fiction author.




Click here for a link to the magazine.

What a great gift to receive the day before my tenth anniversary as a full-time author!

Seven Promises from a Father to His Daughter EBook

I wrote a short devotional book called "Seven Promises from a Father to His Daughter" designed for a Christian father to read out loud to his young daughter. It's available for the Kindle on Amazon. The formatting isn't as good as I had hoped, but the words are all there, and it's only $2.99. It will probably be an e-book only publication.

Even if you don't have a Kindle, you can read it on your computer using one of Amazon's free applications.

Click here to go to the Amazon ordering page.

From the Mouth of Elijah on Amazon

From the Mouth of Elijah is now available for pre-order from Amazon. If you want to order from Amazon, you might want to wait until the date for an Amazon blitz day I am planning, probably sometime in July. I will be sending an autographed sticker for the book to all who order from Amazon on that date.

Either way, here is the link - Click here

Diviner ebook on Sale for $2.99

Now is a good time to get Diviner as an ebook. It's only $2.99.

Amazon Kindle - http://www.amazon.com/Diviner-Dragons-of-Starlight-ebook/dp/B004PYDL7G/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1333647609&sr=1-1

B&N Nook - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/diviner-bryan-davis/1100054437?ean=9780310404804&itm=1&usri=diviner+bryan+davis

iTunes - http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/diviner/id423511918?mt=11

Christianbook.com epub - http://www.christianbook.com/diviner-ebook-bryan-davis/9780310404804/pd/16461EB?product_redirect=1&Ntt=16461EB&item_code=&Ntk=keywords&event=ESRCP

Even if you don't have an ebook reader, Amazon and Nook have programs that allow you to read their formats on almost any device, including your computer.

Mini-tour in Kentucky and Ohio

It's time to start planning another mini-tour. I am looking at coming to places in Kentucky and Ohio--Louisville, Frankfort, Lexington, Cincinnati, Columbus, and the surrounding areas for the fall (September/October).

If you have a group--school, homeschool, church, etc--that would like for me to come and speak, please contact me by email - bryan (at) daviscrossing (dot) com.

I will need contact information for someone in your group who can make the event happen and who you know is interested in having me come.

Please don't comment here with requests to come to any places outside of this region. If you want me to come to a different area, and you have a group that wants me to speak, please email me.

Cover for "From the Mouth of Elijah" - Children of the Bard #2

Here is the cover for From the Mouth of Elijah, book #2 in the Children of the Bard series. We don't have an exact release date yet, but I expect it to come out sometime in July or August. If you want to see a higher resolution version, click here.

I won't be answering any questions yet regarding who is on the cover or what they are doing. I hope that you're looking forward to reading it to solve the mysteries.

The book is available for pre-ordering from me. Click here for the ordering page.

Great Echoes from the Edge Sale

The three-book Echoes from the Edge series is now under $15 at Christianbook.com. That's a lot cheaper than I can sell it for - Click Here.

Father's Day for your Church or Group

Do you want a gift for the fathers in your church? Ask your pastor or men's leader about giving a copy of The Image of a Father to every father for Father's Day. I am selling them in bulk for only $2 each. Or you can buy single copies for $3. Email me for bulk ordering details - bryan (at) daviscrossing (dot) com.

This is a hardcover book, so the two-dollar price is very inexpensive for a gift that will benefit every dad or soon-to-be dad in your congregation.

Click here for single-copy ordering.

Starlighter Wins 2012 Darrell Award

Starlighter won Best Midsouth Young Adult Novel at the 2012 Darrell Awards - http://darrellawards.wordpress.com/2012/03/24/2012-darrell-awards-honored-works/

This award honors books that are written by authors who live in the midsouth region of the U.S. or that have a story that takes place in the region. The genre must be speculative fiction of some kind.

Echoes from the Edge ebooks Sale

Two of my Echoes from the Edge books are now $2.99 each in Kindle format on Amazon.com. You don't need a Kindle to be able to download and read them.

Click here for download links.

The Boundaries of "What If?"

I recently asked my Facebook page viewers if they would read a story with ghosts in it, that is, disembodied spirits of the dead. Some of the responses I received illustrated the fact that people disagree on the boundaries of speculative fiction for Christian authors and readers. In speculative fiction, we ask "What if?" questions related to our experiences and how the world might be if significant factors were different than they really are.

The important issue to learn regarding speculative fiction is that authors are not saying that their stories are true. In fact, we firmly state that they are not true. We are saying "if these factors were true, what might happen?" For example, I believe souls go to an afterlife and that they likely do not wander around on earth, but what if something occurred that blocked their passage to heaven or hell? What would it be like on earth?

Readers need to understand that the author is not making doctrinal statements or stating that such a scenario might happen. It probably doesn't happen. It likely won't ever happen. Yet the story can be an intriguing examination into the human psyche if something like this were to happen. We can learn from it, because it would follow the basic principles of biblical conduct and eternal values.

Some biblical principles are inherent in God's character, and some are not, and I would never depart from the inherent principles. For example, I would never write a story that shows God to be unloving, that depicts selfishness as good, or that rewards immoral behavior. A story in a Christian world view should uplift principles that will draw the reader to embrace virtues.

Yet there are truths in our world that, if altered in another setting, would not violate universal principles. For example, we know that God promised never to flood the world again. But what if an author were to write a story in which God never made such a promise? He could show the world getting flooded multiple times without violating God's character, because in that scenario, God would not lie. The author would alter the setting but not God's principles.

In the same way, what if an evil being were able to create a blocking mechanism that keeps souls bound on earth? There is nothing in the Bible that says God's goodness and principles are tied to the fact that in reality all souls immediately leave the world for an afterlife. So such a scenario would not violate eternal principles or promote immoral behavior. It would merely alter a setting.

Some readers appeal to biblical truths that everyone goes to an afterlife, either heaven or hell, so we shouldn't have stories with ghosts. The premise of the complaint is true. Everyone does go to an afterlife, but my point is that we can write a story that asks, what if that reality weren't true? What if spirits wandered on earth for a while? Such a scenario doesn't violate eternal principles or promote immoral behavior. It simply asks "what if?"

I could explain that the Bible shows a few ghostly appearances, such as Samuel, Moses, and Elijah, but with regard to whether a ghost story is allowed for Christians, this explanation should be irrelevant. Even if no ghostly being ever appeared within the pages of the Bible, it doesn't violate godly principles to pose a question that alters a setting as long as eternal and universal truths are honored.

This is speculative fiction. Even if I write about ghosts, that doesn't mean I believe they exist. I also write about anthrozils. I don't believe they exist either. I am not pretending that these settings are real.

Yet, I am sure that some will cry foul and say that such a story is not allowed. I think they would be wrong, but that's all right. I'm accustomed to handling disagreement. If people are offended at reading a speculative "what if" story because it doesn't exactly conform to a set of realities that are true in our world, even if altering those realities don't violate God's value system, then they might want to stay away from speculative fiction completely. This genre is the realm of the "what if," and Christian speculative fiction authors are free to ask that question as long as they stay true to eternal principles and promote a virtuous life.

Illinois Mini-tour

I will be speaking at the following events along with my author daughter, Amanda L. Davis:

March 19 – 2 pm – 4 pm
Author's Journey Talk
Homeschool Group
1212 Woodland Knolls Rd,
Metamora, IL 61548

March 20 – 10:00 am chapel service
Author’s Journey talk
Hallstrom Homeschool Workshops
Temple Baptist Church
3215 E. State St
Rockford, IL 61108

March 21 – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Writing Workshop ($5 admission will purchase a voucher for $5 off any book)
Hallstrom Homeschool Workshops
Temple Baptist Church
3215 E. State St
Rockford, IL 61108

March 22 - 6:30 to 8:00
Author's Journey Talk
The King’s Pen Writer’s Small Group
Meeting at Oaks Family Church
1001 W Loucks Ave
Peoria Ill 61604

Need Speaking Events in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky

I am looking for speaking events in Illinois, Indiana, and/or Kentucky for the week of March 19 to 23. If you have a school or homeschool group that would like a free author talk or writing workshop, please email me - bryan (at) daviscrossing (dot) com. Feel free to send this query to anyone you know in the area.

Instead of a big tour this year, I am hoping to do targeted mini-tours. If you want me to come to your area, I will need help finding several groups in the area that want me to give an author talk and/or a writing workshop. I speak for free, though with high gas prices, help with expenses is greatly appreciated, and I request the opportunity to sell books at all events. Also, my author daughter Amanda will likely come with me, and audiences often enjoy hearing her perspective.

Although I feel blessed when people ask when I am coming to a specific area, it doesn't help to ask unless you can provide help with getting a group for me, so please refrain from commenting if you are just asking when I am coming to a certain place. Thank you. :-)

Dragons in Our Midst on Sale

The four-book series Dragons in our Midst is on sale at Christianbook.com for less than $35!





Dragons in Our Midst Chronicles, Volumes 1-4

By Bryan Davis / Amg Publishers
This contemporary fantasy gives young readers all the adventure and excitement they love while opening their eyes to great themes such as faith, courage, wisdom, and redemption. Compared to The Chronicles of Narnia for its spiritual power and The Lord of the Rings for its depth of scope, this series has the makings of a classic. It inspires you to dig deep within to find your God-given strengths and use them to overcome any obstacle. It is both a hair-raising, modern-day adventure and a glimpse into another world--a world of knights and dragons. Recommended for ages 12 and up.



And the four-book Oracles of Fire series is on sale for less than $37!





Oracles of Fire set, Vols 1-4

By Bryan Davis / Amg Publishers
The heart-stopping prequel to the Dragons in Our Midst series! Learn how the mythical winged creatures survived the flood---and discover the evil force that led to their demise. Softcovers.

Family Fiction Readers Choice Awards

Here is a place to vote for your favorite authors and books for works published in 2011 - http://www.familyfiction.com/news/vote-in-the-2012-familyfiction-readers-choice-awards/

If you want to vote for any of my works, here are my books that came out in 2011 - Warrior, Diviner, Song of the Ovulum, and Third Starlighter. My series for 2011 are Dragons of Starlight, Children of the Bard, and Tales of Starlight.

I qualify for votes in these categories: Author of the Year, Novel of the Year, Series of the Year, Speculative Fiction Author, and Young Adult fiction author.

Please also consider voting for Amanda L. Davis as New Author of the Year. She also qualifies for all the other categories listed above. Her novel is "Precisely Terminated," and her series is, "The Cantral Chronicles."

In order to avoid splitting votes for my novels and series, may I suggest a way to vote for those of you who would like to support me? For novel of the year, vote for Song of the Ovulum, and for series of the Year, vote for Children of the Bard. Thank you for your support.

Grace Christian Book Awards

Check out this Christian book award site - http://graceawardsdotorg.wordpress.com/2011/12/31/grace-awards-voting-has-begun-happy-new-year/


I have four books that qualify, but I think Song of the Ovulum has the best chance of winning. If you would like to vote for it, please follow the rules carefully. The young adult category is probably the best one to choose, but speculative would work, too. Feel free to pass this along, and if you vote for SotO, thank you.

To vote, copy the part below the asterisks, add up to 25 words about the book you want to vote for in the category you choose (for example, Song of the Ovulum in the young adult category), and put it all in an email it to graceawards@aol.com.

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Give A Link To Your Social Networking Page (web address to your page put up before November 1, 2011, so we know you’re a real person):  Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, Shelfari, Linkedin, a Ning Page, MySpace, ShoutLife, or the like. If you do NOT provide a link, your vote is invalid.

Womens Fiction Title (serious women’s issues, can have humor and/or suspense elements). Why you like the story: (At least 25 words)

Contemporary Romance/Historical Romance Title (the primary element is love/marriage, be it now or then). Why you like the story: (At least 25 words)

Suspense/Thriller/Mystery/Romantic Suspense/ Detective Series Title (crime fiction, there’s probably a body). Why you like the story: (At least 25 words)

Speculative Fiction Title (SciFi, fantasy, horror, etc.). Why you like the story: (At least 25 words)

Action Adventure/Western/Historic Epic Fiction Title (exploits, quest, a feel of wide-open spaces, expansive). Why you like the story: (At least 25 words)

Young Adult Title (appeals to ages 15 – 21-ish). Why you like the story: (At least 25 words)

Diviner ebook Now $1.99!

Diviner is now available for the Kindle, Nook, and Apple devices for only $1.99! Don't have a Kindle or a Nook? You can download software from Amazon or Barnes & Noble that will allow you to read the books on your computer, iPhone, or Android.

Starlighter is also still on sale for $1.99.

Please spread the word.

Cover for Liberator

Zondervan has released the cover for Liberator, book #4 in Dragons of Starlight. Click here for a higher resolution image.

Raising Dragons ebook Price Reduction

Raising Dragons is now available on the Amazon Kindle for only $3.99. You don't have to own a Kindle to download and read the ebook version. Amazon has free apps for just about any device, including a PC or Mac computer.

The ebook price for the following books has been lowered to $7.99:

All of Dragons in our Midst, Oracles of Fire, and Children of the Bard, Masters & Slayers, Third Starlighter, and I Know Why the Angels Dance.

Song of the Ovulum now on the Nook

Song of the Ovulum, book #1 in the Children of the Bard series, is now available on the Nook.

Enjoy! :-)

Dragons of Starlight ebook Sale

Starlighter and Warrior ebooks are now on sale for $1.99 until December 5! Even if you don't have a Kindle or a Nook, you can download them to your electronic device, such as a PC, Mac, or smart phone.

Get them while you can! :-)

Amazon Blitz Today for Precisely Terminated

Today is the day to participate in the Amazon blitz for my daughter's book, Precisely Terminated. Click here for details.

Dragons of Starlight Three-book Deal at CBD

Christianbook.com is selling the three released books from the Dragons of Starlight series for $19.99. That's less than seven dollars each. Check it out at the link below.





Dragon of Starlight Series, Volumes 1-3

By Bryan Davis / Zondervan

New Tour Events in Washington

Here are some new events we added to the tour schedule in the state of Washington:

September 28, 2011 - 4:30 pm
Dinner with the Authors (Feel free to join us, but you have to pay for your own dinner. Please let me know you are coming)
Old Country Buffet
4022 Factoria Mall SE
Bellevue, WA 98006

October 3, 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Lifeway Christian Store
9310 N. Division Street
Spokane, WA
(509) 487-6942

I don't always to remember to post news about events, so keep checking the schedule map for events near you. Click here for a link to the map.

Diviner Giveaway

See this link for a giveaway of Diviner - http://www.thechristianmanifesto.com/index.php/2011/07/03/diviner-giveaway/

Signing at Costco in St. Louis Area

I will be at the Costco warehouse store in St. Peters, MO, tomorrow (Saturday) from 11 am to 2 pm.

The store is located at 200 Costco Way, St. Peters, Missouri. I hope those in the St. Louis area can come out and see me. We will have only the Dragons in our Midst books at this store, but you can bring books you already own for me to sign. If you want a different book to buy, please comment here this evening, and I will see if I can bring it with me.

Precisely Terminated Amazon Blitz - September 24

If you want to buy my daughter's book, Precisely Terminated, from Amazon.com, a good day to do it would be September 24.

Why? Because that's our Amazon blitz day!

An Amazon blitz takes place when an author requests that everyone who wants to buy the book on Amazon do so on a particular day in order to help the book's rankings climb as high as possible. This way, it is more likely to get noticed on category lists because of its high ranking.

So I am asking for you to help out by ordering Precisely Terminated on Amazon sometime during the day on September 24. If you email the author on September 24 with proof of purchase from Amazon, she will send you an autographed adhesive label to put in the book as well as a bookmark. The label will have a graphic of Precisely Terminated on it. You'll also get a big hearty THANK YOU! Her email address is legossi (at) dragonsinourmidst (dot) com

Proof of purchase can be the email Amazon sends you to confirm your order. Click here to go to the Amazon ordering page. For more information about the book, go to the author's website - http://www.amandaldavis.com

Feel free to ask any questions. :-)