About Dawn

"Wow! Dawn Darling? Are you a detective? Superhero? Burlesque star?!"
Erm, the answer is no. I am a super socially awkward weirdo who never wanted her small town to know what thoughts and characters lived in her head. (Spoiler alert, that cat was out of the bag when I stood in front of my classmates sophomore year and read an excerpt of New Moon for a project).
I'm a bipolar mom of two who is a professional at disassociating and building wild fantasies in my head while I do it. I say way too many curse words and start every day with six shots of blonde espresso over ice without fail. Don't worry, I have ADHD too, so the caffeine makes me normal, not crazy eyed. 
I grew up in a small town who encouraged women to become a nurse or a teacher and, while those are valiant careers full of men and women stronger than I'll ever be, I was quick to say fuck that. When I was pushed to use my degree in creative writing to work at the local newspaper, can you guess what I said then? If your answer was fuck that, you were right.
I write adult fantasy/paranormal romance with dark themes (always check the TWs) and characters with as many personalities as me.
I live in the USA and my dream home state is Washington, but my husband refuses to move there because he says he's afraid I'll find a coven of vampires and run away with them. He's probably right. So, I'll settle for Alaska where the sun can only touch me for 6 months out of the year and I'll have all the snow my heart could desire. 
Do you think your weirdness will mesh with mine? Hit me up any time! I love new friends. 
P.S. Don't be offended if it takes me a while to answer. I probably read your message and responded in my head. 

 

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Book and series title to come

Dark like you've never seen it before. So dark, I had to release it Patreon first. This will release on chapter at a time to my subscribers until it's ready for publication-- expected 2025. Euphoria meets... vampires? Chapter 1 available now!

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Once Upon A Nightmare

An Of Gods and Monsters novella

You've asked, and I had no choice but to answer. Who was Lytta, and how did it all end so tragically? This is her story, but tread lightly, Darling. You know how this one ends..

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Exclusive Short Story

The Devil's Playground, and Of Gods and Monsters story

If you're attending Sinners & Stardust 2024, you'll find a dark short story in there by yours truly! Ever wondered what was going on in Tor's head at the beginning of OSD? Now you'll know...

Coming august 16th

One Shattered Illusion

Of Gods and Monsters, book 3

The conclusion to the epic tragedy. Brooks and Xia's love story concludes. Let's just hope they make it out alive. Make sure you sign-up for the Kickstarter launch notifications. You won't want to miss this one!

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An Olympia Spin-off #1

Book series and title to come

You ask, I provide. Nyx and the Lord of Nightmares story had only just begun in OGAM. It's time to finish it.

Coming 2025

An Olympia Spin-off #2

Book series and title to come

There is a possibility for another book. Stay tuned.

coming 2025