Stories to touch the heart and mind
After reading a draft of one my first novels, a friend asked, “Where do you get the ideas for
what you write?” The best answer I could come up with was, “Life.” The same is probably true
for many that try to create stories, they draw from what they know, what they remember from
the highs and lows of life. In my case, so many memories began with the care and mentoring of
the southern women in my youth. The courage and compassion of aunts and cousins that raised
me formed my take on the world, and my view of the role relationships play to our very
existence. Even with the demeaning image of romance in the media, the unique bond between a
man and woman is what saves us from the loneliness, and gives us the energy to endure the sad
times. Sounds hokey for a big guy to be a romantic doesn’t it, but its what I believe, and that
philosophy flows into every thing I write.
what you write?” The best answer I could come up with was, “Life.” The same is probably true
for many that try to create stories, they draw from what they know, what they remember from
the highs and lows of life. In my case, so many memories began with the care and mentoring of
the southern women in my youth. The courage and compassion of aunts and cousins that raised
me formed my take on the world, and my view of the role relationships play to our very
existence. Even with the demeaning image of romance in the media, the unique bond between a
man and woman is what saves us from the loneliness, and gives us the energy to endure the sad
times. Sounds hokey for a big guy to be a romantic doesn’t it, but its what I believe, and that
philosophy flows into every thing I write.
How do you summarize your life in a few paragraphs? Probably best to start at the beginning. I was born in
North Carolina, but moved to Maryland with my family when I became a teenager. At the tender age of
seventeen, I fell in love with my wife. Not having a lick of sense, we were married two years later. In the next
decade I graduated from the University of Maryland with an Engineering degree and obtained a Masters in
Operations Research. In the years that followed, we raised two terrific sons and I supported my family with
various jobs in the military and intelligence sector.
North Carolina, but moved to Maryland with my family when I became a teenager. At the tender age of
seventeen, I fell in love with my wife. Not having a lick of sense, we were married two years later. In the next
decade I graduated from the University of Maryland with an Engineering degree and obtained a Masters in
Operations Research. In the years that followed, we raised two terrific sons and I supported my family with
various jobs in the military and intelligence sector.
After three decades of the typical tensions and frustration associated with a career, I decided
it was time to transition to the next phase of my life: retirement. I really missed the personality
of the south and its wonderful people. We searched for two years and finally discovered our
sanctuary. We moved to beautiful Southern Virginia and began enjoying our time together in
the serenity and breathtaking vistas of the Piedmont area, but I was faced with a new
challenge. What to do with all that free time?
it was time to transition to the next phase of my life: retirement. I really missed the personality
of the south and its wonderful people. We searched for two years and finally discovered our
sanctuary. We moved to beautiful Southern Virginia and began enjoying our time together in
the serenity and breathtaking vistas of the Piedmont area, but I was faced with a new
challenge. What to do with all that free time?
I remained physically active with tons of honey dos and working on our farm, but I
missed the mental stimulus. Often, during the course of my adult life, I pondered what
might have been if I had taken a different path, one I had fantasized about, but never had
time to approach: writing stories. I had tried on several occasions, but some family
emergency or crisis at work redirected my energies. I was able to accumulate a ton of
ideas for story lines over the years, so I thought, “Why not try and share them with
others? You’ve got the time now, there’s no excuse anymore.” Great thought, but I really
under estimated the difficulty and complexity of starting a new career in the field of fiction
writing.
missed the mental stimulus. Often, during the course of my adult life, I pondered what
might have been if I had taken a different path, one I had fantasized about, but never had
time to approach: writing stories. I had tried on several occasions, but some family
emergency or crisis at work redirected my energies. I was able to accumulate a ton of
ideas for story lines over the years, so I thought, “Why not try and share them with
others? You’ve got the time now, there’s no excuse anymore.” Great thought, but I really
under estimated the difficulty and complexity of starting a new career in the field of fiction
writing.
After two false starts, I evolved my “writing voice” in the thriller, TAINTED HERO. I was
fortunate to find a publisher that saw what I tried to pour into the story: a gut wrenching
struggle between two people, each faced with fears and demons from their past, but able to
overcome the extreme challenges that only a few encounter in their lifetime. My second
novel is entitled FORGOTTEN CHILDREN and was publisher in 2008. Yes, there’s still a
romance, but this one will scare the willies out of you, given its based on stuff that’s just
around the corner. This novel was nominated as the best romantic suspense of 2008 by two
organizations, and the publishers best novel of 2008. My next novel, BLIND CONSENT,
was released in April 2009, but it’s different. Sure, there's always romance, but this time
with a very unusual blend of things I don't even know how to describe. It was derived from
my memories as a young boy struggling in the south, put I've added a sinister twist to
explore what can happen when you give blind consent to people you trust.
fortunate to find a publisher that saw what I tried to pour into the story: a gut wrenching
struggle between two people, each faced with fears and demons from their past, but able to
overcome the extreme challenges that only a few encounter in their lifetime. My second
novel is entitled FORGOTTEN CHILDREN and was publisher in 2008. Yes, there’s still a
romance, but this one will scare the willies out of you, given its based on stuff that’s just
around the corner. This novel was nominated as the best romantic suspense of 2008 by two
organizations, and the publishers best novel of 2008. My next novel, BLIND CONSENT,
was released in April 2009, but it’s different. Sure, there's always romance, but this time
with a very unusual blend of things I don't even know how to describe. It was derived from
my memories as a young boy struggling in the south, put I've added a sinister twist to
explore what can happen when you give blind consent to people you trust.
Michael W. Davis
Copyright 2010 by Michael W. Davis
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In Jan 2010 my novel VEIL OF DECEPTION was be released. It was a collaborative project with a female author, Candace Morehouse. I
created the male POV, and she the female. It is very realistic in terms of the romantic and sometimes humorous interactions between two
troubled characters, with an intriguing suspense in the background based on real world events. All the pre-reviewers have raved about the
enveloping and page turning nature of this story. My next novel SHADOW OF GUILT will be released in Dec 2010. Yes, there's always a
romantic core, but this time theres a real heart wrenching backdrop to the story. Its been pretty hard to write. I can only stand so many
emotions at one time before I have to put it down and work on another story. This Muse has a real mind of her own, and she's a bit of a dark
mistress on this one. I have another joint project with Candace (WHISPERS OF INNOCENCES) that will be submitted to the publisher
shortly. At present I am working on a romantic techno-thriller entitled RIGHTEOUS FURY, a SF epic called TOUCH OF BLUE, and a
medical suspense entitled CROSSINGS.
To those that make my characters come to life by reading my stories, Thank you.
created the male POV, and she the female. It is very realistic in terms of the romantic and sometimes humorous interactions between two
troubled characters, with an intriguing suspense in the background based on real world events. All the pre-reviewers have raved about the
enveloping and page turning nature of this story. My next novel SHADOW OF GUILT will be released in Dec 2010. Yes, there's always a
romantic core, but this time theres a real heart wrenching backdrop to the story. Its been pretty hard to write. I can only stand so many
emotions at one time before I have to put it down and work on another story. This Muse has a real mind of her own, and she's a bit of a dark
mistress on this one. I have another joint project with Candace (WHISPERS OF INNOCENCES) that will be submitted to the publisher
shortly. At present I am working on a romantic techno-thriller entitled RIGHTEOUS FURY, a SF epic called TOUCH OF BLUE, and a
medical suspense entitled CROSSINGS.
To those that make my characters come to life by reading my stories, Thank you.
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