W Royce Adams

W. Royce Adams is an award-winning author and longtime educator whose work spans both fiction and academia. A former college English professor, Adams has written several acclaimed textbooks on reading comprehension and college-level study skills, many of which have been used by students across the United States.

As a fiction writer, his storytelling reflects a deep understanding of human resilience and youth’s search for identity. His novels and short stories, which include Me & Jay, Jay: The Sequel to Me & Jay, The Rairarubia Series, As Time Goes By, and Scar Songs: Stories, explore themes of loss, courage, freedom, and personal transformation. His writing is known for its honesty, quiet emotion, and the ability to illuminate the small moments that shape a person’s life.

Now publishing under his own imprint, RJK Books, Adams has reissued his full catalogue with new covers and fresh editions. He welcomes readers’ thoughts on his work, especially on the new designs and stories that continue to inspire his growing audience.

Readers can also watch Royce read from As Time Goes By on Chaucer’s Bookstore YouTube Channel, and are encouraged to share their reflections and reviews.