Welcome to W. Royce Adams Bookstore

About Us

Welcome to W. Royce Adams Bookstore

For bookworms, by passionate writers

W. Royce Adams, professor emeritus of English from Santa Barbara City College in California, received his BA in Liberal Arts from Washington University in St. Louis,Missouri and a Masters in English from California State University, Long Beach. He is past-president of the College Reading and Learning Association.

Still writing at the age of 92, his recent works include his novel AS TIME GOES BY, and a collection of short stories entitled SCAR SONGS: STORIES.

Accolades

Short Fiction:

Haunted Waters Literary Magazine's 2016 Grand Prize Short Story Contest "Notable Essay" from Best American Essays, 2017 Honorable Mention from Glimmer Train 2018 Honorable Mention from Winning Writer2018

Juvenile Novels:

Silver Medal Winner Moonbeam Children Book Awards 2012 Mom's Choice Awards, Honoring Excellence 2009 Finalist, 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Book of the Year Finalist, ForeWord Magazine 2003 Finalist, Independent Publishers Book Awards 2003 Winner, Writer's Notes Magazine Book Award 2002

Adult Fiction:

2022 Reader's Favorite Five Stars: As Time Goes By 2023 Indie Favorite: Scar Songs: Stories 2023 BookLife/PW Editor's Choice ScarSongs: Stories 2023 Love Reading: Indie Books We Love

Reviews

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