Author of Family Friendly Science Fiction & Fantasy
Elmore Leonard said to “leave out the parts that people skip” when you write. Read 3 ways to do just that.
Nothing better than a good book. Nothing worse than a boring one.
How do you write those exciting books that readers love? There’s a whole lot more to it than fits in a blog post, but three important tips will help you follow Elmore Leonard’s advise and “leave out the parts that people skip.”
Continue reading “Leaving Out the Parts that People Skip: 3 Ways to Write More Exciting Fiction”
“Can I see your scar?”
by Esther Davis
“Can I see your scar?”
Makoto’s slender fingers brushed his palm. Outwardly, Ichirou remained calm, gaze still fixed on the white and orange coy fish drifting in the shallow pond below. But Ichirou’s breath caught in his throat. Electricity built on the flesh of his excited heart. This energy could’ve cast a dangerous spell in battle.
Ichirou turned to face her while his free hand fell in his pocket. His fingers grasped the cold ring hidden inside. “I call it a scar, but it’s a bit more than that.” Continue reading “Servant of the Tiger”
A Dog, 3 Cats, and a Dragon–a collection of short stories by Esther Davis–will be available for purchase August 1st, 2017. This book contains twenty science fiction, horror, dystopia, and fantasy pieces, including several new, never-before-published stories.
UPDATE: A Dog, 3 Cats, and a Dragon now on Amazon
“Why do we read? To taste new worlds. Worlds of magic and wonder, of fear and suspense, and of the secret chambers of the human heart. Whether it wanders the far reaches of the galaxy or hides in our neighbor’s basement, this creature called fiction ensnares our minds and teaches us truths real life never could. Continue reading “Releasing Aug 1st – A Dog, 3 Cats, and a Dragon”
The cover for my upcoming book is ready! What do you think?
(A Dog, 3 Cats, and a Dragon, coming soon)
Time travel, ghosts, and cranky pet dragons–all crammed inside one cover! I’m excited to formally announce my first book, A Dog, 3 Cats, and a Dragon.
Time travel, ghosts, and cranky pet dragons–all crammed inside one cover! I’m excited to officially announce my first book, A Dog, 3 Cats, and a Dragon.
This year, I’m publishing a short story collection. A Dog, 3 Cats, and a Dragon will feature several original stories as well as over a dozen of my previously published works, including “Scars”, “Summoners”, “The Day the Ocean Died,” and “The Nowell Trilogy”.
I’ll keep you updated as publication nears. Stay tuned!
Also, don’t forget to check out my new sketch–“Servant of the Tiger”–posting on May 16th. As always, thanks for reading!