I’m pleased that my 2nd round story for the NYC Short Story Challenge 2016, “The Art of the Bargain,” received an honorable mention. Only four stories advanced to round three from each heat, and I was number 5. I’m still proud to have made it that far. I’ll certainly participate in this contest again. It…
Author: Kim
Kimberly Davis spent a lot of years sailing. She is currently a writer, editor, and teacher. She also designs websites and is the director at Madville Publishing.
The Texas Review V36 Fall/Winter 2015
I love the way this cover came out. Although I did the layout, I can’t really take credit for the beautiful artwork provided by J. Bob Blacklock. I don’t do a lot of covers at Texas Review Press, but once in a while I get to flex my Photoshop muscles.
Round 2–NYC Short Story Challenge
I made it to the second round of the 10th Annual NYC Short Story Challenge! My story, “Chumming for Sharks,” is a thriller about assuming a new identity with an unannounced house guest somewhere in it. I spent last weekend writing my second round story, a fairy tale about breaking a rule with a character…
The Inkwell
This page links to the issues of The Inkwell edited by Kim Davis. The Inkwell is the twice yearly newsletter of the Madison County Writers Guild. The Inkwell – November 2011 The Inkwell – February 2012 The Inkwell – August 2012
My Story Won a Prize!
This summer I participated once again in the WritersWeekly.com 24-Hour Short Story contest, and I won a prize. Okay, I didn’t place in the top three, so the prize was not of the cash variety, but my story was recognized as “worthy” which is far more important to me. The story is titled, “The Meek…
News from the Raven
I just received my copy of News from the Raven: Essays from Sam Houston State University on Medieval and Renaissance Thought. I don’t have an essay in this book, but I designed the cover for my friend Dr. Darcy Hill. The book is a compilation of essays that were presented last year at the Conference…
Teaching Online: A Case Study
My paper, “Facing the Challenges Inherent in Teaching Online: A Case Study” was published in a scholarly journal produced by the University of Houston, Plaza: Dialogues in Language and Literature, 3.2 (2013). Download the full text of the article here.
Strings of Solace
By Kim Davis © 2011 Late, late, late! It seemed like no matter how early she started getting ready she just could not get out of the apartment on time. Now she was going to blow her interview with Dr. Bonham before she ever got there. Crap! Of course she had neglected to plan enough…
The Hummingbird Minuet
The hummingbirds were plentiful in Madisonville that year. I sat in the cool, still morning, Gathering my thoughts; Deciding whether to beseech or assault the day. Humming filled the air And called my eye To the red liquid suspended in glass From my porch roof. A pair danced there; Whether duel or duet was hard…
Hog Hunters in Texas
How the problem started Hog hunters have seem like they are everywhere in Texas any more. All over the state, farmers and ranchers are having big problems with wild hogs. These intelligent and adaptable creatures can wreak havoc on cultivated land and even prey on livestock. They can live in any kind of terrain, from…