David Kudler is an author, editor and publisher living just north of San Francisco, California with his wife, teacher/author Maura Vaughn, his author-to-be daughters, and their (apparently) non-literary cats.In addition to his award-winning first novel Risuko, he has written (with Maura) adaptations of a series of children's folktales, Winter Tales, as well as non-fiction on publishing. For over two decades, he has served as managing editor of The Collected Works of Joseph Campbell.
Reviews of Bright Eyes:
Once again David Kudler has fully succeeded as a novelist with a
genuine flair for historical fiction populated by memorably crafted
characters and decidedly entertaining plot twists and turns. Like
the first novel in the author's 'Seasons of the Sword' series,
Bright Eyes is imaginative, original,
exceptionally well written, and highly recommended - Midwest
Book Review
David Kudler crafts an enthralling. unputdownable tale due in no
small part to his outstanding world building. He ties enough
aspects of real-life feudal Japanese culture to give the perfect
balance of reality in this fictional world. [...] The well-crafted
mystery, well-honed history and world-building, and Risuko's
adventurousness leave the reader wanting more. - Shailyn
Rogers, Ind'Tale Magazine
Risuko is an artfully crafted novel
that evokes a heavy sense of place and enchantment...Risuko's
development and evolution are fascinating to watch in this powerful
and relentless coming-of-age adventure. - Foreword
Reviews
Tight, exciting, and thoughtful -
Kirkus Reviews
Vividly portrayed, flush with cultural detail, and smoothly
written. - BookLife
BAIPA Book Award-winner
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