RUSSELL DAVIS
EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts –
Creative Writing, Fiction
National University – La Jolla, California
December 2009 – January 2012
 DETAILS: Thesis – “The End of All Seasons”, collection of short fiction and poetry, published by
Wildside Press in 2012. Coursework in fiction, poetry, and pedagogy.
Bachelor of Arts –
Major: English w/Creative Writing Emphasis
Minors: Humanistic Studies & American Indian Studies
University of Wisconsin – Green Bay
September 1993 to August 1996
 DETAILS: Distinction in the Major, Chancellor’s Medallion for Leadership, Editor of the Student Literary
Magazine, Editor of 20-Year Student Literary Anthology Retrospective.
TEACHING & RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT
Western State Colorado University
Position: Fiction Concentration Director, MFA/MA in Genre Fiction
Dates: June 2010 to Present
 DETAILS: Full-time faculty for the low-residency MFA program in Creative Writing – Genre Fiction,
developing and teaching courses in genre fiction, observation and research, focused genre studies, and
the publishing industry. Courses are taught online via Blackboard during the fall and spring semesters,
with a summer residency component. Live lectures and discussions are given via GoToMeeting. I also
developed the curriculum for several of the courses for the Certificate in Publishing program offered by
the school. Students range in age from their early 20’s to midlife and retirement age learners.
Excelsior College
Position: Adjunct Professor
Dates: May 2012 to Present
 DETAILS: I teach undergraduate literature courses in an online environment in topics such as
Shakespeare, Mythology, and other courses. I have also served as a course developer, creating a class on
the topic of Vampires in Literature and Film, as well as Excelsior’s first Fiction Writing Workshop.
Students come from a wide variety of backgrounds, including the military, and consist of all age groups.
Morning Storm Books
Position: Owner
Dates: June 2004 to Present
 DETAILS: Morning Storm Books served as the umbrella company for my activities as a writer, freelance
editor and book packager. As a novelist, my work includes writing both proposals and full novels for
major publishers, and marketing the finished work via social networking, personal appearances and
conferences. As an editor, I help develop novel and anthology projects from beginning concept to
finished product and serve as an advocate for involved authors. In my role as a book packager, I develop
novel, series, and anthology projects for major publishers, handling contract negotiations, project
management, editorial services and author advocacy duties.
Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America, Inc. (SFWA)
Position: President
Dates: July 2008 to July 1, 2010
 DETAILS: SFWA functions as an author advocacy organization, and in this volunteer role, I served as the
Chair of the Board of Directors, spearheaded a major bylaws overhaul, coordinated joint ventures
between SFWA and other author organizations, served as the main point of contact for the media and
the press, assisted in developing both long and short term programming for our author members and
the general public, and worked with our corporate counsel on author advocacy lawsuits. I had primary
oversight of the entire organization, including a budget and treasury worth close to one million dollars,
a legal fund, medical fund, employees, and contractors, as well as two annual conferences: the Nebula
Awards Weekend and the yearly SFWA New York Reception for the publishing industry.
Five Star Publishing (an imprint of Gale Cengage Learning)
Position: Editor
Dates: September 2001 to June 2004
 DETAILS: My primary role at Five Star involved reading both solicited and unsolicited manuscripts in a
variety of genres and making the acquisitions decision. I served as the primary developmental editor for
all the titles I acquired. Handled budgetary oversight for more than 50 titles each year, conducting
contract negotiations and ensuring that each manuscript was shepherded through the production
process on time, serving as both an author and title advocate, as well as handling art direction and
rights issues for each book were all significant portions of my daily responsibilities. In addition, I
traveled to writing conferences and universities throughout the United States, conducting numerous
workshops on various aspects of the industry including technique, law, and working as a professional in
the industry.
INTERESTS, ACTIVITIES & SKILLS
Organizational Memberships
 Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America, Inc. (SFWA)
o Western Regional Director, July 2007 – 2008
o President, July 2008 - 2010
 Western Writer’s of America (WWA)
 Mystery Writer’s of America (MWA)
 International Association of Media Tie-In Writers (IAMTW)
Other Activities
 I have been a Featured Guest Writer or Editor at numerous locations, conferences and universities
throughout the United States, where my role was primarily in teaching and conducting writing and
publishing workshops for learners of all ages and abilities.
o Events of Interest Include: THE ROMANTIC TIMES BOOK CLUB ANNUAL CONFERENCE, THE PIKE’S
PEAK WRITER’S CONFERENCE, THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, WRITING THE ROCKIES, AND A WAY
WITH WORDS (A YOUNG WRITER’S WORKSHOP FOR STUDENTS OF COLOR).
 I have been a judge for the Spur Literary Awards, the Wrangler Literary Awards, and a jury member for
the Andre Norton Award.
Selected Bibliography*
Russell Davis & Pseudonyms
NOVELS
 Cloak & Dagger (w/ John Helfers) – Tom Clancy’s Net Force Novel - Berkley
 Touchless - Wildside Press
 A Gathering of Shadows – Vol. 2 in the Twilight Zone Trilogy – iBooks, inc.
 The Transformers: Annhiliation – Written as David Cian – iBooks, inc.
 The Transformers: Fusion – Written as David Cian – iBooks, inc.
 The Librarian – Written as Christopher Tracy – Feature Film Novelization – iBooks, inc.
 Crimson Heir - Written as D.L. Lawson – iBooks, inc.
 MegaWar of the Worlds – Written as David Cian – iBooks, inc.
 The Daughter of Destiny Series, Book 1, Keeper of the Winds - Written as Jenna Solitaire –
Tor Teen
 The Daughter of Destiny Series, Book 2, Keeper of the Waters - Written as Jenna Solitaire –
Tor Teen
 The Daughter of Destiny Series, Book 3, Keeper of the Flames - Written as Jenna Solitaire –
Tor Teen
 The Daughter of Destiny Series, Book 4, Keeper of the Earth - Written as Jenna Solitaire –
Tor Teen
 Transformers: Ghosts of Yesterday – Story Concept as David Cian – Del Rey
 Out of Time – Written as Cliff Ryder – Room 59 Series – Harlequin Worldwide
 The Ties that Bind – Written as Cliff Ryder – Room 59 Series – Harlequin Worldwide
 Fire Zone – Mack Bolan Series – Harlequin Worldwide
 Shadow Hunt – Mack Bolan Series – Harlequin Worldwide
 Hazard Zone – Mack Bolan Series – Harlequin Worldwide
 Decision Point – Mack Bolan Series (SuperBolan) – Harlequin Worldwide
 Lethal Diversion – Mack Bolan Series – Harlequin Worldwide
 Extraction – Mack Bolan Series – Harlequin Worldwide
 Ivory Wave – Mack Bolan Series – Harlequin Worldwide
 Desert Impact – Mack Bolan Series – Harlequin Worldwide
 Perilous Cargo – Mack Bolan Series – Harlequin Worldwide (forthcoming)
ANTHOLOGY EDITING
 Mardi Gras Madness (w/Martin Greenberg) – Cumberland House
 HEAT, Volume 0 – Foggy Windows Books
 HEAT, Volume 1 – Foggy Windows Books
 Apprentice Fantastic (w/Martin Greenberg) – DAW Books
 Fairie Tales (w/Martin Greenberg) – DAW Books
 Haunted Holidays (w/Martin Greenberg) – DAW Books
 The Transformers: Legends – as David Cian – iBooks, inc.
 Millennium 3001 (w/Martin Greenberg) – DAW Books
 If I Were an Evil Overlord (w/Martin Greenberg) – DAW Books
 Lost Trails (w/Martin Greenberg) – Kensington Books
 Ghosts Towns (w/Martin Greenberg) – Kensington Books
 The Law of the Gun (w/Martin Greenberg) – Kensington Books
 Courts of the Fey (w/Martin Greenberg) – DAW Books
SHORT FICTION
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The End of Winter - UFO Files
One Tree Hill - Warrior Princesses
Dead Tired - Black Cats & Broken Mirrors
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The Death of Winston Foster - Future Crimes
The Body Clock - Alien Abductions
The End of Summer - Merlin
Goliath - Catfantastic V
A Weapon of Flesh & Bone (w/Tim Waggoner) - Xena Anthology
A Kiss at Midnight - Single White Vampire Seeks Same
King of Thorns - Villains Victorious
The Morality of Feeling Good (as Christopher Tracy) - HEAT, Volume 1
Omega Time – Sol’s Children
Fat Tuesday - Mardi Gras Madness
Across Hickman’s Bridge to Home – Civil War Fantastic
Blacklegs Dancing – Guns of the West
Father of Shadow, Son of Light – Knights Fantastic
Countdown – Space Stations
The Last Day of the Rest of Her Life – Little Red Riding Hood in the Big Bad City
The Hollywood Dilemma – You Bet Your Planet
The End of Autumn – Texas Rangers
The Things She Handed Down – Maiden, Matron, Crone
Midnight at the Half-Life Café – Gateways
The Angel Chamber – In the Shadow of Evil
The End of Spring – Slipstreams
When I Look to the Sky – Under Cover of Darkness
Teeth in the Sand - Army of the Fantastic
Houdini’s Mirror – Something Magic This Way Comes
Scar’s Enough – Fellowship Fantastic
Engines of Desire & Despair – Man Vs. Machine
The First Ride of Monday Happenstance – Law of the Gun
An Orchid for Valdis – Imaginary Friends
The Sleepers – Original for WwtD
Monster – Original for WwtD
Kiss of Fire – Original for WwtD
Seven Year Itch – Original for WwtD
Letter to Josie – Original for EoAS
INDIVIDUAL COLLECTIONS
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Waltzing with the Dead – Short Story & Poetry Collection - Wildside Press
The End of All Seasons – Short Story & Poetry Collection – Wildside Press
*This bibliography does not list titles or work that I am legally obligated to not reveal due to non-disclosure
agreements.