Russell Davidson began writing when he was seven years old. His early writing focused on poems and short stories for his mother and grandmother, and various school assignments. Russell Davidson is a retired Army veteran with over seventeen years of criminal investigative experience in military and civilian law enforcement. Born in Limestone, ME, he spent his early childhood traveling the world as an Air Force brat. Following in his father’s footsteps, he joined the military, and spent 20 years in the Army, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer.
After retiring from the military, he moved into the business world. One to always seek self-improvement, he followed the standard patterns for advancement, completing his MBA and moving on toward his doctorate. During his doctoral studies his wife, Damaris, noticed he was losing his drive and motivation. Russell has always loved writing. This love of writing fuels his favorite hobby: collecting old books. While his doctoral studies allowed him to put pen to paper, this was not the type of writing he longed for. With Damaris’ support, Russell stepped away from academia and focused on his writing career. In 2017, seeking a better understanding of the literary process, Russell completed an MFA in Literary Fiction. Russell recently retired from the government and now spends his time honing his writing skills.
Russell Davidson currently lives in Oklahoma with his wife Damaris, their German shepherd, Sahara, their Dutch shepherd Duke, and their cats Ember and Ash.