Dave Dobson

NC Republicans pulled some of this same kind of bullshit when Josh Stein won, but they waited until after the election, making it even more nakedly partisan.

Thanks, Lavender!

SPSFC#5 book allocations by judging team Here are the books and teams as allocated for the 5th annual Self-Published Science Fiction Competition. Links to all the books are provided here. As the competition continues, we’ll update t…

Judging teams for SPSFC 5 are beginning to decide which books will advance to a full read for consideration as semifinalists. Here's a status board with the book allocations to teams.

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Daros hits 500 ratings on Amazon! My second book to do so. Big thanks to everybody who's spent time with Brecca, Frim, and Lyra and their adventures.

Screenshot of the linked blog post.

If you're interested in a wonky look at the finances of my tiny indie author business, I put together a report on 2025.

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Review from TroyBurns2 states: (5 stars) I came to this book looking for a laugh. I sure got it and so much more. The book reads like a Fantasy version of The Tick. But Chevson is a more nuanced and interesting Arthur and Lady Isovar is just so much fun. 🤩 if you like fantasy, a unique magical system and an epic adventure then buy this book. It is worth it.

A great review for The Glorious and Epic Tale of Lady Isovar! Thanks, Troy, and glad you liked it. I'll take a comp to The Tick any day :-).

Interview with Dave Dobson author of Kenai YouTube video by Already Overbooked

My interview with Josh from Already Overbooked!

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Splash for Double Booked YouTube show with Josh and Dave.

Tonight at 8pm ET I'm on Double Booked with Josh to talk books, writing, and whatever else comes up. Join us for a fun discussion!

8PM EST

youtu.be/xphSw2iNyn8

Live Chat with Author Dave Dobson (Beast Friends Forever 138) YouTube video by The Bearded Book Beast

I'll be on with the great Bearded Book Beast tonight at 8pm ET talking books, writing, characters, and anything else at all. Here's the live link for the show. Come be part of it!
www.youtube.com/live/VEbqNrcI8J0?si=jpAl6KHn5bNBTSwH

Goodreads page for What Grows From the Dead by Dave Dobson showing 500 ratings with a 4.37 average

Reached an odometer milestone for What Grows From the Dead, my most-rated book of all of them. If you're looking for a funny amateur sleuth mystery set in North Carolina, check it out!

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Book cover for The Woeling Lass by Dave Dobson, showing a cursed knife reflecting the image of a young woman.

One of my Inquisitors' Guild mysteries, The Woeling Lass, is free as an ebook until Tuesday the 13th. An assassin leaves an inspector near death and his family decimated. As he is whisked to safety, an apprentice starts to pull together the clues. Plus, there may or not be a vengeful ghost.

Creative Dynamos 022 - Comedy, Fantasy, and Improv with Author Dave Dobson YouTube video by Scott Roche - Author, Podcaster, Promoter

I had a really fun discussion with Scott Roche on his Creative Dynamos YouTube show.

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Wild that it’s still five cents forty-five years later.

I used to collect cans from the tailgates and from the stands at Jack Trice field on football Saturdays back in the 1980s. On a good day, I could make $10, which was worth the couple of blocks walk and smelling like beer for the rest of the weekend - serious video arcade money.

Tons of awesome free and discounted books! Check out the megasale!

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Oh, thank you! I’m so glad. I liked the old one too, but I thought something like this would get the mood across better.

Thanks for giving Izzy a try! I hope you enjoy her adventures.

Book cover of Flames Over Frosthelm by Dave Dobson showing sun and moon amulet and a city in flames

The first in my fantasy detective series, Flames Over Frosthelm, is free as an ebook until December 30th. If magic, mystery, swordplay, shady nobles, and goofy jokes appeal, give it a try on me!

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Thanks so much, Cristin!

Book cover for The Glorious and Epic Tale of Lady Isovar by Dave Dobson showing a lady knight in a massive tavern brawl while her nervous squire looks on.

The ebook of The Glorious and Epic Tale of Lady Isovar is free until December 29th! Grab a copy of my zany chivalric tale of high adventure on me.

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Awful, awful, self-deluding liars.

Image shows What Grows From the Dead by Dave Dobson on tablet, iphone, and in paperback.

My amateur-sleuth mystery, What Grows From the Dead, is free until December 23. Grab a copy on me, and enjoy my most-read, most-rated work to date. Also available on audio.

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Yes, but the old one got nominated for the award 😀

Book review of Kenai by David Hoag: ***** Dave Dobson folded a lot more into this excellent book than just a unique plot. I couldn’t put this book down. The story of Jess Amiko is captivating and compelling. That it spans an immense time period, explores new worlds, unique ecologies, and a very different take on time and destiny, is part of what makes this story so compelling. There are so many reasons to give this book the highest rating possible, but it’s probably best to let you discover them for yourself. Do yourself a big favor, and read this book! You won’t be sorry.

Daros Amazon.com: Daros eBook : Dobson, Dave: Kindle Store

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Grab a copy of my space opera sci-fi adventure for ZERO dollars today through December 20. Aliens, artifacts, smugglers, and an alien in a box. An #SPSFC semifinalist, 4.5 average on ~700 ratings. Also available on audio.

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"Kenai" was one of the sci-fi books that @michaelshotter.com read and enjoyed this year but Dave Dobson has many others worth investigating as well, in various genres. He's also a returning SPSFC judge. Needless to say, he's a busy fellow. 🪐📚💙

Michael's Review:
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Ah, Written Word Media, where they worship golden pants.