David R. Slayton & The Power of Persistence

Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers

David R. Slayton (He/Him) grew up in Guthrie, Oklahoma, where finding fantasy novels was pretty challenging and finding fantasy novels with diverse characters was downright impossible. Now he lives in Denver and writes the books he always wanted to read. His debut, White Trash Warlock, was a finalist for the Colorado Book Award. In 2015, David founded Trick or Read, an initiative to give out books along with candy to children on Halloween as well as uplift lesser-known authors or those from marginalized backgrounds. His latest release is Dark Moon, Shallow Sea, an epic fantasy, won the 2024 Colorado Book Award. His latest book, due out in October and the start of another new series, is called Rogue Community College.

Find him online at www.DavidRSlayton.com.

Intro Music by Moby Gratis:

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Host Mark Stevens

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