Reflections, warnings, and thoughts from the writing desk of P. S. Davis. Updated [sometimes] monthly.
Two unsolicited book marketers, two remarkably similar pitches, and one simple test: are they actually willing to read the books they want to be paid to sell?
A false identity, invented credentials, and a marketer who asked ChatGPT how to deliver the service after the sale.
A reader guide to Teloshka’s western and eastern regions, seats of power, public representatives, and strategic sites.
A spoiler-light reader guide to Teloshka’s names, pronunciations, regions, and public associations.
A detailed look at how a book marketing scam tried to build trust, push urgency, and get paid, while falling apart under scrutiny.
A practical guide to pronouncing Teloshka’s place names, from Aurenvia Tollitch to the Eastern Union, with an alphabetical list.
A flash fiction tale from the start of the Zerthian War, the night a forgotten son returned to Jolda.
How science strengthens storytelling and why even dragons obey the laws of physics, at least when they feel like it.
How real knowledge anchors fantasy, where it can box you in, and how research plus imagination keep the work expansive.
Am I a pantser, a plotter, or something in between? The answer might surprise you.
How I reclaimed a Facebook group, banished the scammers, and built a haven for sci-fi and fantasy writers.
Behind the scenes of The Seeker’s Wrath and how you can join early reads for the next books.
Spotting impersonators, protecting your work, and why identity theft is not a compliment.
