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Dave Lawson is an Oklahoma-based fantasy novelist. He received an MFA in Fiction Writing from The New School in 2009 and published some contemporary literary fiction, before spending several years doing absolutely nothing with his degree. Now, he writes what he enjoys reading--fast-paced, witty fantasy. His first fantasy novel, The Envoys of War, was published in October of 2024. He enjoys writing about conniving rakes and creative liars who do whatever they must to get what they desire. However, Dave's not like his characters. Pinky swear.

When he's not writing, he teaches high school English and Drama. He lives with his wife, Caitlin, and their dog, Rowena, who is a ball of energy. In a past life, Dave was surely a pirate.
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The Envoys of War by Dave  Lawson
"This book gives off "The Lies of Locke Lamora" energy. It is positively delightful! 5 stars.

I thought I was getting into a typical "political adventure story" in the first part of the book. I was so wrong and where the plot takes you is SO RIGHT. (Qu" Read more of this review »
Heart of Dust by H.L. Moore
"Reviewed as part of the SPFBO XI for team Abel.

Heart of Dust is an urban fantasy that pulls you in from the very start. We get thrown into the mix of a conflict between the Black Lung Gang lead by our MC Doran and Lord Archon. The tension felt a bit " Read more of this review »
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*I read this book as a judge for Fanfiaddict for SPFBO XI. These are my personal thoughts and do not represent the thoughts of the whole team!*

Shadows of The Sundered Lands by Corbin Rook is a strong debut epic fantasy with stellar worldbuilding, a c
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Courtly intrigue, trials, romantic tension, oh my! The Forgotten Dawn is compulsively readable,
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The Pawns of Havoc by Dave  Lawson
"🏹 Pawns of Havoc by Dave Lawson 🏹

Banter. Action. Emotional stakes. Romance. Turmoil.

@dlawsonauthor has done it again, a story that had lines that made us laugh out loud, also suckerpunched us with some heartwrenching scenes.

This was a wonderful litt" Read more of this review »
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