An intro from the big guy

Hello everyone!

How about a little introduction first? My name is Michael Davis, or you can call me Big Mike. Everyone does. I’m just a big guy with tender insides.

Does that shock ya that a big alpha male can write suspenseful stories with a romantic core? It did a lot of people, including my wife, kids and all my neighbors when I came out of the closet, so to speak. I get emails all the time, asking “Are you really a guy (yes I am)” or “Are there any other men that write romance?” Well, I don’t write pure romance, I create suspenseful stories that are built upon the premise that the bond between a man and women can provide the strength to overcome tremendous adversity. I wasn’t sure if my take on romance would resonant with the readers. But we guys do think a lot about the topic, just a little more juicy, a little more buried inside. Guys don’t like to show that emotional side cause it might expose vulnerability, but we do have it. I’m knew as a big softy to many of my friends, and I’m secure enough I can live with it, even a little ribbing every now and then.

Funny thing is, both the male and female readers have responded great. Though the guys say they skip the romance parts and focus on the suspense aspect (or at least that’s what they admit to.)

Then in comes my budette Candace (aka Cowgirl, Rocketgirl, Bosswoman, or a few other pet names). After reading a passage in one of her books I realized that a guy would have never said what she had the hero say. Plus, the way she conveyed the female POV was very enlightening to me in turns of the way woman actually think. I suggested, “Do you think its possible that a guy and girl …”, she didn’t even let me finish before she said, “Yes, what a great idea.” Course women never let a man finish his thoughts. I actually think it was her idea all along. she just led me down the path so I’d think it was my idea.

Its funny but a lot of times, we’ll ask the other, “Would the other team actually think that?” and each of us replies “Yep.” I have to take her word for it. I mean, she is the boss (at least I let her think so).

What do I do with my spare time? There isn’t any. I started on this wonderful journey of fiction writing about three years ago. I’m working on a fourth and fifth novel called VEIL OF DECEPTION and SHADOW OF GUILT, the first being a collaborate with Candace. I also post the good, bad, and ugly of the writing experience with 15 other authors at TheWritersVineyard.com.

Till next time.

Big Mike aka Michael Davis