Clod Makes A Friend is a fantasy novella for all ages written by David.
Occasionally, a reader will reach out and thank me for my books. Sometimes it’s a generous review, or they will stop by my booth at a con and say some kind words. Once, I even received a handwritten letter. More often, it’s a private email. Last week I received an email that was so profound [...]
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has me feeling a little helpless. As a knight in shining armor, cape at the ready superhero wannabe, this bug has left me staring in shock and awe. There are no dragons to slay, maidens to save, or maidens to save me. We're on lockdown, which gave me an idea. [...]
As a writer, there are moments that stand out since I published my first fantasy book, Angst. That first five-star review from someone other than my mom. A handwritten letter thanking me for my books. A reader coming to a con and saying, “You’re the reason I’m here.” I have a new one to add [...]
I wrote Clod Makes A Friend for a lot of reasons. Mostly because I, too, was bullied. Just before 2nd grade, my family moved from Omaha, NE to Kansas City, MO. Our Omaha neighborhood was pretty tight knit. I had friends, had even “married” another six-year-old (yeah, never went through that scared-of-girls stage) and I [...]
Audiobook Preview Testing the Waters As a writer, there have been some key moments that I’ll always remember as being special. Finishing my first fantasy novel, Angst. Receiving the first print copy of any novel I’ve written. That first [...]
Critical Blast calls Clod Makes A Friend a classic. “Author David J. Pedersen (ANGST) weaves a tale that is more than enchanting -- it's important. It's a story that fosters self-esteem and self-worth.” I was bullied as a child for being different. I didn't always fit in. Kids [...]
I'm excited to share the book cover and blurb of my new Middle Grade fantasy novella, Clod Makes A Friend! Angst cover artist Alessandro Brunelli has rendered a fun and colorful portrayal of the mischief that Clod and Ada get into. On the back cover, all the way to the left, you can make [...]
I hit the tail end of a long to-do list today, and had to take a step back to reassess. I’ve accomplished a lot of behind-the-scenes, sometimes boring, but very important work for my books. I’ve been so deep in the throes of the business of publishing for the last several months, that I [...]
