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About P. S. Davis

P. S. Davis is a fantasy author currently based in Sweden, known for crafting immersive, literary worlds grounded in realism, grit, and emotional stakes. He is the author of The Seeker’s Wrath and the forthcoming epic series The Essence Wars.

His writing blends grounded historical textures with a relentless focus on human conflict, and he’s deeply committed to tactical realism, character nuance, and emotional authenticity. His fantasy is never fluffy, always lived-in.

When he’s not writing, he’s tinkering with websites, designing maps, or helping other indie authors polish their presence and prose. The world needs better fantasy. He’s here to help build it.

This site is his base for fiction, features, and connecting with readers, writers, and creative souls alike. Say hello, pitch your book, or bring an offer.

Interview with P. S. Davis

What drew you to fantasy specifically?

When I was fourteen, we were given a project in English class to write a story. I wrote a full fantasy epic and got an A. My teacher wrote, and I’ll never forget it: “This is just like Tolkien. It’s fantastic!” That was the moment something clicked. I'd already been imaginative, building worlds and stories. I was the kind of kid who played Dungeons & Dragons at thirteen and created my own maps and quests. Growing up doesn’t mean growing out of fantasy—it means reshaping it. Some stories stopped feeling real to me. Even though I love dragons, they began to feel overpowered and implausible. I wanted a world where magic existed, but reality still mattered. That’s Teloshka. It’s as grounded as Earth, but with a layer of the unknown you can live in through the prose.

When did you first call yourself a writer?

I still don’t. I love writing, but I’ve never said, “I’m a writer.” I just get the words out of my head and hope someone else connects with them. For me, writing is a relief. Once the ideas are on paper, I feel free of them. That’s what matters most.

What would surprise readers about your background?

I have a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Physics and Toxicology, and a postgraduate qualification in teaching and learning. I’m a physics teacher by trade. That’s my day job. But Teloshka, this world I’ve built, is my dream. I hope one day I’ll be teaching people about it instead.

What should fantasy do that it often doesn’t?

Fantasy needs to be believable. Too often, it isn’t. We all know the trope when someone dies, then “magic” brings them back without consequence. Think of Jon Snow in Game of Thrones (series). He died, and then he didn’t. It broke the stakes. Compare that with how Sir Arthur Conan Doyle tried to kill off Sherlock Holmes. Readers left him by the thousands. Fantasy should know when to say “enough.” If someone dies, they stay dead. If they survive, it has to make sense. I bring my science background into my writing. If I can’t imagine something happening under the rules of that world, I won’t write it.

What are your non-negotiables in writing?

Everything must have a reason. Nothing can exist just to get me out of a plot hole. I actually enjoy writing myself into a corner because it forces me to find a believable way out. If there is no way out, the character doesn’t survive. No sudden rescues unless the story has earned it. If a villain spares a protagonist, it’s not because they monologue, it’s because they need that character alive for a reason. I don’t do cliché villains. Every action, every scene, must serve something bigger than convenience.

What scares you as a writer?

That I get lost in my world, and other people have to hear about it. I can write for days without stopping. That’s not always healthy. I worry that I care too much about getting it all out. But I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Who are you writing for?

This might sound selfish, but I write for me. I love it. I survive to do it. It’s how I get my thoughts out of my head. It’s how I feel free. I cry when I write. I laugh. I cheer, and yes, even when I know what’s coming. That said, I do imagine the reader. I ask, “Would this sentence sound pompous to someone else?” I try to make sure it never feels heavy or difficult to read. I want my writing to be joyful, even when the story isn’t.

What do you want readers to feel when they finish a book?

Relief. Not because it’s over, but because it gave them something. I want them to feel like they’ve been somewhere real. Like it mattered. I try to avoid pompous writing. I want the challenge to be in the story, not the sentence structure. I want people to guess the ending, and still be surprised when it doesn’t go that way.

Why support other authors here?

Indie authors don’t have it easy. Publishers do a lot of the heavy lifting, but they also take a lot in return: control, royalties, sometimes even the voice of the work. Indies have to be better, sharper, and louder. We have to prove ourselves constantly. I want to make space for those writers, because their stories deserve to be seen too.

What do you do when you’re not writing?

I walk and listen to music. Spotify is always on. In fact, I’m building an Essence Wars playlist that matches key moments in Teloshka. I can’t play an instrument, I personally don’t have rhythm, but I can feel music deeply. I also cycle, spend time with my family, and soak up every ounce of spring and sunlight I can. Nature keeps me going.

Do you think your best work is ahead of you?

I hope so. I want this feeling to last. I love what I write, but I want to keep getting better. To tell stories that matter, not just in plot, but in how they’re told. If I keep listening to my readers, I’ll keep growing. The moment I stop listening — that’s when my best work will already be behind me.