Cynthia Davis has been involved in what she calls "Telling the Story of the People of God" for most of her life. Even as a child, Davis found joy in discussing the Bible stories that form the foundation of our faith. Her grounding in the Word of God has helped her see God’s action throughout her faith journey.
Her novels, blog posts, and other writings grew out of sharing the truth that God is Love. "Women and men within the Bible were real people, just like each of us, yet God chose to love them," Davis says. “God chooses to loves us, too, even with our faults and failings.” As retreat leader and speaker, Davis presents a variety of topics, reminding attendees of their call as God’s Beloved children, and telling the story of God’s work with all of us.
Since 2000, Davis has authored a dozen books, including seven books of Biblical fiction. She tells the ‘rest of the story’ by imagining what might have been and enjoys introducing the stories of Bible women and men during her retreats. Davis has also written Sunday School and VBS curriculum, as well as children’s stories. She researched the history of the Cathedral of St. John in Albuquerque, NM for the 125th anniversary. Her compilation of food and beauty recipes that Bible women might have used is the basis of her Bible Tea Event.
Married for over 40 years to her High School sweetheart, Davis is mother to three and grandmother of eight. Recently retired from the Cathedral of St. John in Albuquerque, Davis looks forward to traveling and speaking as well as writing more books. An active member of the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande, Davis is currently Coordinator of Women’s Ministry. She has planned and led as many as three yearly events for women in that ministry since 2012. Davis also served for six years as diocesan president of the Order of the Daughters of the King ®.
Her greatest love is telling the Greatest Story in the world, sometimes from an unorthodox viewpoint, through the eyes of the our Biblical ancestors. This allows the reader to experience Bible times, places and events with our faith-ancestors. She also offers study and retreat opportunities to groups. Cynthia has a dozen books of Biblical fiction and other works to her credit.
"Davis changed my whole view about the characters in the Bible,” says one reader.
Cynthia's husband, Ken, is an artist in wood, oil, and metal. He recently retired and is excited to explore more artistic options.
You can learn a bit about Cynthia Davis, in this "interview" with an "Interested Reader".
Interested Reader (IR): Cynthia, what first inspired you to write?
Cynthia Davis (CD): I was read to before I could walk. My bedtime ritual was to curl up in my father’s
lap for a bedtime story. Later I started adding to the stories with my
own sequel chapters.
I’ve been writing a variety of things all my life. I always enjoyed
creative writing assignments in school. As a young mother, I started
writing puppet plays and Sunday school curriculum. When my daughters
were in school, they were involved in Girl Scouts and I was the PTA
president for a few years and I wrote newsletters to keep parents
informed.
IR: What was your first book?
CD: It is I, Joseph was the first novel I wrote. In 2000, I was
studying Joseph’s story in Genesis and it struck a chord. I felt that I
knew the ‘rest of the story’ and started writing. The journey from Sunday School teacher to published author is
an amazing testimony to the Grace and Call of God. I had no idea
that I was setting out on an unexpected journey of self-discovery that
has stretched my faith and taught me that truly God is ‘in the details’.
Each book is a gift from our Lord, which I pray will inspire and
entertain readers.
IR: You are also a speaker, right?
CD: Well, speaking to groups used to terrify me, but God has led me to
become more comfortable with telling my story and the story of my books
since I’ve become a ‘published author’. I speak about my books. I also plan and lead retreats based on my books, and on other topics in my 'hat' of Coordinator of Women's Ministries in the Diocese of the Rio Grande.
IR: What are some of the topics?
CD: Ultimately it is all about the Story, with a capital ‘S’. It’s about
where God’s Story intersects ours. That happens to the men and women of
the Bible and to each of us. In my books and in my talks, I try to help
people understand that Miriam and Joseph and Leah and Mary were just
men and women like you and me, with loves, hates, and day-to-day
difficulties and joys. Relating to the ancient Love Story of the Bible
helps us to live our lives more fully in relationship with our Loving
God.
