Gina G. and Emily K. – God’s presence

Dear Bryan Davis,

Hello! My name is Gina. My best friend Emily (known as “Anthozil Warrior” on your forums) and I are huge fans of your Dragons in our Midst and Oracles of Fire books. I discovered them at my local Christian bookstore two or three years ago, and I’ve been hooked ever since. I shared them with Emily, and now the two of us are obsessed together. We can’t wait to read Starlighter in the spring!

We met at our Church’s youth group, and once we discovered how much we had in common, we became best friends very quickly. In addition to being fans of the fantasy genre, we are both writers. I’m very devoted to my current project, a fantasy novel – the first part of a trilogy. I’ve just finished with my first draft, and now I’m working on editing. As of now, my novel is way too long. I’m still trying to figure out what parts to cut and what to keep. I know that the publishing industry is very competitive as of late, so I’d appreciate any advice you’d be able to give us aspiring writers.

Your books have made huge impacts in our lives, and we’d like to thank you for writing a story so inspiring. I can read it over and over again, but the thrilling plot and meaning never gets old. Emily and I have tons of inside jokes involving DIOM, including oversize backpacks and alternate ways of heating up Poptarts. I find myself able to relate to your characters, which is really rare in the fantasy genre. And, of course, God’s presence in your books makes them better than anything you’d find at Barnes and Noble.

Once again, thank you for being a big inspiration to us.