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Starr Z. Davies is a bestselling author and winner of numerous book awards.

She writes by the lake, dreaming up new ways to torture her characters. She's best known for her soul-crushing historical fantasy and genre-blending dystopian worlds of futuristic cities and fantasy realms. ​She has recently shifted into the realm of epic fantasy novels, where she expects to settle for a long time to come.

Starr's an avid reader with a Bachelor's in writing and publishing. During undergrad, she gained a reputation as the Character Assassin, because she knew how to destroy (and often kill) her characters with impunity.

She's proficient at producing action-packed, character-rich stories that her readers love.
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Starr Z. Davies Honestly, I power through it. I have a sort of guide for the book with major plot points. When I get stuck, I just force myself through the next chapt…moreHonestly, I power through it. I have a sort of guide for the book with major plot points. When I get stuck, I just force myself through the next chapter. Sometimes the chapter turns out great. Sometimes I end up cutting it out. But writer's block can be crippling if you don't push past it. (less)
Starr Z. Davies For me, it's creating dynamic worlds and characters that make those worlds a better place... even if it takes them a while to get there. It relieves a…moreFor me, it's creating dynamic worlds and characters that make those worlds a better place... even if it takes them a while to get there. It relieves a lot of my stress and it's a bit exhilarating. (less)
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DESOLATION Sample POV Chapters

5: Zephyr Nat perches on the edge of the boat. The moment we are close enough to the dock, he jumps down—along with a handful of others—then gives the signal. I toss the rope, giving the command to the rest of the men and woman on board to prepare for docking. The deck immediately scrambles...

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Stormvalor by Starr Z. Davies
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I was completely taken by surprise by this book. I was hooked from the first page to the last. Seriously, I'm starting book two ASAP!

The story is built around three distinct paths that beautifully collide: Ashlyn, a fier" Read more of this review »
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"This is not my normal genre. I loved it. I thought the plot was going one way, and just when I thought it was done, a whole new part came alive. I highly recommend this book."
Stormvalor by Starr Z. Davies
"A Thrill!

This book sucked me in right from the beginning. Developed mythology, a high-stakes assassination, obvious palace intrigue. This book is a chonk but with three different points-of-view and dozens of moving parts it needs to be. Davies’ chara" Read more of this review »
Stormveil by Starr Z. Davies
"An epic series that should be on everyone's radar! Starr Z. Davies has a unique ability to create characters and worlds unlike any I have ever read before. The detailed descriptions of landscapes, the character arcs, the mystery and suspense, I am co" Read more of this review »
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If you aren't into short stories, this book isn't for you. It's an anthology of eleven beautiful stories about love, loss, and hope. Readers of everything from clean to spicy romance will find something to love in this collection! ...more
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Get Your Book Selling on Kickstarter by Russell P. Nohelty
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Okay, I was dubious. I've bought so many books meant to help with marketing and jumpstarting a book that I wasn't really sure if I wanted to spend the money.

BUT IT WORKED!

I followed the steps, and while my first campaign wasn't a big money-maker, it
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“We’ve all acted like sheep, blindly following the herd and leaning on our Powers in lieu of knowledge. But knowledge is what could save us.”
Starr Z. Davies, Unique

“People fear what they can’t understand.”
Starr Z. Davies, Ordinary

“The most successful people continue to learn, continue to innovate, and continue to question what they have to offer and how they can provide it. Wisdom is a moral duty. If we stop learning, progress stops as well.”
Starr Z. Davies, Ordinary

“This battle will not be won with a few of the strong holding against the tide of tyranny, but with fists raised in unity to build an indestructible wall against the tide, forcing it away from our shores.”
Starr Z. Davies, Unique

“Fear can rob us of our common sense and make us blindly follow our leaders, trusting that they have our best intentions at heart.”
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“All things are conditional. Even when the light breaks through the darkness, the darkness fights back.”
Starr Z. Davies, Ordinary

“Conquering the world on horseback is easy; it is dismounting and governing that is hard.”
Genghis Khan

“The most successful people continue to learn, continue to innovate, and continue to question what they have to offer and how they can provide it. Wisdom is a moral duty. If we stop learning, progress stops as well.”
Starr Z. Davies, Ordinary

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