BD:If a father can show his daughter how much he loves her, that she is a valuable treasure and a blessing, she will be more likely to feel secure and not seek approval from sources who might not have her best interests in mind. A father shows this love through words that uplift no matter what the situation, through compassion when she has had a hard day, and through physical affection that stays in her comfort zone. He also treats her like a lady by opening doors and relieving her of burdens. When he reflects the qualities of a heavenly father, he will allow his daughter to see some of the attributes of God and learn to trust God easily and naturally.

What are some of the things a father can learn from his daughter?

BD: A father can learn how to reach out and relate to someone who is very different than himself. Perhaps he is logical and she is more emotional. If he stays on his intellectual island, she will drift away. If, however, he learns to dive in and understand her mind, he will gain valuable skills that will be beneficial in other relationships. He will learn compassion and empathy, two traits that many fathers have to gain by listening to their daughters and learning their hearts.

4. When you get stuck in your writing, how do you un-stick yourself and get back to crafting the story?

BD: I never get traditional writers block, that is, I dont stare at the page without a clue. I have lots of ideas that beg to be typed, and sometimes Im not sure which one to choose. So I suppose it could be called writers flood. So my job is to focus and figure out which one to write first. Then, if my characters are pleased with my idea, I let them take it and run with it.

In order to focus, sometimes I will go back and edit the previous few pages. That helps me get my mind back into the story. Sometimes I will play music that is in keeping with the mood of the scene. These guide me into the proper frame of mind, which filters out ideas that dont quite fit.

5. Following the release of I Know Why the Angels Dance is your new fantasy series Dragons of Starlight slated to release in the spring of 2010.

How is this new fantasy series different than Raising Dragons and Oracles of Fire?

BD: One of the most obvious differences is that it takes place in another world, not on earth. In fact, there are two planets involved, one controlled by humans and the other controlled by dragons. The other obvious difference is that nearly all the dragons in this story are evil. They have captured humans from the human world and enslaved them on the dragon planet. After one hundred years, a pair of teenaged would-be warriors, Jason and Elyssa, find a way to get to the dragon planet so they can rescue the slaves, a group they call the Lost Ones.

Meanwhile, on the dragon planet, the slaves have multiplied, but since all the original slaves have died, no one remembers coming from another world, so most dont believe it exists. One girl, however, has a gift that allows her to tell stories about events she has not seen. Koren is a Starlighter, and when the dragons discover her gift, they want to kill her, because long ago another Starlighter nearly destroyed them all. Can Koren be the catalyst that helps two impossibly outmatched teenagers overcome the dragons? Read the story, and youll find out.

6. The most common complaint that we at His Way receive about your books, is that they release too slowly.

What other books/authors would you recommend to your fans so that they have something to read while waiting for I Know Why the Angels Dance and Dragons of Starlight to become available?

BD: I have released twelve novels since June of 2004. Thats pretty fast compared to some popular authors. Many of my readers dont know about my Echoes from the Edge trilogy, so they could read those while theyre waiting. I will write as quickly as I can. :)

Most of your customers know about Wayne Batsons and Christopher Hoppers books, but Ill mention them anyway. Readers will enjoy Donita K. Pauls books as well as those of L. B. Graham. Younger readers will like books by Jonathan Rogers and Eric Reinhold, while older teens and moms can pick up books by Sharon Hinck.

Thank you so much Bryan for giving us a peek into your world and into your stories!

Mark your calendars, and make certain that you plan to come to His Way in Ellicott City on October 31st from 12:00pm-3:00pm to learn more about Bryan Davis'' books and meet the author himself!