Genese Davis

Senior Game Writer and Novelist

Genese Davis is a game writer whose credits include Hogwarts Legacy, a 2023 action role-playing game developed by Avalanche Software and published by Warner Bros. She specializes in narrative design, dialogue, worldbuilding and character-creation.

With a penchant for writing character-driven stories, Davis also specializes in literary-fiction. Her gamer-lit novel – The Holder’s Dominion – was heralded as a breakthrough story by Publishers Weekly.

Davis studied writing at the University of Texas at Austin where she received her B.A. in English. She has crafted scripts for Mattel's American Girl series and authored sci-fi and fantasy novels for the global brand development creative house, Pop Life Entertainment Ltd., Benaroya Pictures, and for renowned icons such as Stan Lee. She's also a story-consultant for state of the art companies such as Amblin Entertainment.

Genese Davis has extensive public speaking experience including live television interviews for major networks such as NBC and ABC. She's spoken on panels for prestigious conventions such as San Diego Comic Con, and hosted professional podcasts and live radio shows. Her podcast, The Storyteller Chatcast, showcases writers, filmmakers, authors, video game developers and more.