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Welcome! This is the official author page for Rob Davidson, a writer, scholar, and teacher living in Northern California.
Welcome Back to the World
Welcome Back to the World: A Novella and Stories (Cornerstone Press, 2024) has been named Winner in the Short Stories category at the 19th annual National Indie Excellence Awards (NIEA).
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“Davidson’s prose is by turns clever and soulful, capturing his characters at their most curmudgeonly before dragging them, often against their will, toward greater vulnerability. Though the novella is the strongest entry, there’s not a bad one here. An impressive set of stories from a skilled observer of the human animal.” —Kirkus Reviews on Welcome Back to the World
“Welcome Back to the World is for short story aficionados who love concise, character-driven narratives that delve into the unpredictable nature of human behavior. There is so much to love about this book.” —Pikasho Deka, Readers’ Favorite (5 Star Review)
New Interviews
“Habits & Mysteries: A Conversation with Patricia Henley and Rob Davidson.” Rob joins National Book Award finalist Patricia Henley to discuss all things literary at Compulsive Reader (February 2026)
Read an interview with Rob in advance of his visit to Middle Tennessee State University (April 2025).
Chico News & Review Profile
The Chico News & Review profiles Rob, discussing his teaching and his new book, Welcome Back to the World. (December 2024)
New Podcast & Video
Listen to Rob discussing Welcome Back to the World on Nancy’s Bookshelf, originally broadcast on NPR affiliate KCHO in Chico, CA (27 November 2024).
Watch Rob read from Welcome Back to the World as part of the Why There Are Words Fall 2024 Literary Salon (21 November 2024).