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Randee Dawn

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Author, “Tune in Tomorrow” (Solaris Nova),“The Only Song Worth Singing" (Arc Manor), “Leave No Trace" (Arc Manor, 2025) Upcoming: "We Interrupt This Program" (Solaris Nova, 2026) Journalist: Variety, LA Times, Today, Gold Derby https://linktr.ee/RandeeDawn

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Randee Dawn @randeedawn.com · 17d

Welcome friends! I'm the author of funny and dark fantasy novels and stories that sometimes come with a bit o' horror. My latest book is the near-future dark fantasy "Leave No Trace" -- a "killer story" that mixes music, forest magic, portals and fae/human war -- now out! 📚👀🐻

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Cover of Randee Dawn's "Leave No Trace" with arrows pointing to the book and words that read "music & magic" "human v. fae war" "Lost!" "finding power within" "animal protectors" "vanishing fae world"

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Randee Dawn @randeedawn.com · 20h

In the middle of the night, I woke up with a very important message that I knew I was going to have to remember. So I got up and made sure I wrote it down on the back of a piece of paper. The message was: “Mushy A-Buff.”

I’m so happy to have been able to share this message with you. 🧠🧐😴

Randee Dawn @randeedawn.com · 1d

Same with mom. Physically venturing outside her comfort zone gets her lost/confused. And our weekly phone conversations are now mostly her telling me things she already has, or me repeating my own weekly bullet points again and again. I focus on being in the present moment as much as I can with her.

Randee Dawn @randeedawn.com · 1d

Yay to Grandma for another year! But yes, it is so hard to lose them in pieces. I feel like this is happening with my own mother more and more. Seconded: hug your family.

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Randee Dawn @randeedawn.com · 1d

@shepherdbooks.bsky.social asked what my three favorite books I've read this year (thus far) are, so I obliged!

What's been a favorite book *you've* read so far in 2025?

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#books #horror #shortstories #cozymystery #bestbooks

Want to know Randee Dawn's Top 3 Books of 2025?

Randee's top 3 reads of 2025 include The Essential Horror and two other amazing books. Discover what makes these books unmissable!

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 2d

All current WSJ headlines

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David Green @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social · 2d

Interviewed about Magic, Maps, and Mischief and writing here:

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Randee Dawn @randeedawn.com · 3d

Thanks to everyone who's helping me get the word about "Leave No Trace" out!

Looking to nab your own copy of a near-future fantasy about a magical forest, a vanishing fae world, and a clash between magic and mundane cultures -- go here:

randeedawn.com/books/leave-...

Let the bear choose you! 🐻

Covers of "Leave No Trace" by Randee Dawn as featured in social media.

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Katherine Villyard @katherinevillyard.com · 3d

So hey! LJ Cohen has made Litany for a Broken World pay what you will over on gumroad. You should check it out! I’ve read it and can confirm that it’s really good!

If you like multiverse scifi, but homeless shelter while oddly uplifting multiverse… oh, go read it!

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#scifi 💙📚🪐

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LJ Cohen is a novelist, potter, fiber artist, homestead farmer & relentless optimist. She was among the 1st wave of indies to qualify for SFWA membership. LITANY FOR A BROKEN WORLD, her 9th novel, is ...

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Randee Dawn @randeedawn.com · 3d

Cliches are often cliches for a reason. I’m rooting for ya

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Brooklyn Books & Booze @ Barrow's Intense @bklynbooksbooze.bsky.social · 5d

Are you ready to FALL into the next BBB reading at Barrows? Then join us Oct. 21 at 7pm for delicious sips, fantastic stories and a salon-like atmosphere w/ authors @matthewkressel.net, @cwroseauthor.bsky.social,
@crissachappell.bsky.social & #PaulaBomer! 📚🎙️🧉

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Matthew Kressel, C.W. Rose, Crissa-Jean Chappell and Paula Bomer in an ad for Brooklyn Books & Booze' October 21 reading at 7pm.

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Chibdm @chibdm.bsky.social · 4d

Robin Williams' daughter has some quality thoughts on AI slop

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Randee Dawn @randeedawn.com · 4d

Almost time for my first trip to KY! Join me as one of many authors appearing at the cool #LouisvilleBookFestival on 10/11 for a 1-day book extravaganza!

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Grab my dark fantasy novels "The Only Song Worth Singing" and "Leave No Trace"! (Plus: I'll have TEA!) 📚🎙️👀

www.louisvillebookfestival.com

Flyer for the Louisville Book Festival at the Kentucky International Convention Center on Saturday October 11, 2025 from 10am-5pm

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Jen Fifield @jenafifield.bsky.social · 4d

Hi everyone! 👋 I'm officially up and running at
@propublica.org covering election and voting issues, and expanding my sourcing nationally. Spread the word.

Reach out, say hi, introduce yourself, send tips:
[email protected]
Cell: 480-476-0108
Signal: jenafifield.01

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 4d

1. 4 months ago, The Supreme Court gave families a right to opt out of LGBTQ+ education in schools.

Now, in Montgomery County, Maryland, where the case originated, the results are in.

Only 43 families out of 160,000 students have exercised that new right.

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Only 0.03% Opt Out Of LGBTQ+ Education In Maryland After SCOTUS Gives Them A Right To

After SCOTUS gave families a right to opt out of LGBTQ+ education, Montgomery County, Maryland is reporting only 43 families took them up on it.

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Randee Dawn @randeedawn.com · 4d

Hey, Kentucky friends! I'll be at the Louisville Book Festival THIS SATURDAY (10/11) with books and tea and all kinds of delicious things! Stop on by (I'm table 30, unless they move things around) and say howdy!

#Books #Kentucky #Louisville #fantasybooks

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Lindz McLeod - THE UNLIKELY PURSUIT OF MARY BENNET is out now! @lindzmcleod.bsky.social · 5d

If you like bite-sized readings that you can listen to in your sweatpants, then I highly suggest you sign up for the Strong Women, Strange Worlds event (link in post below, free to attend) on 7th November! I'll be reading a tasty little treat alongside five fabulous authors.

#SWSWQR

First Friday - Third Thursday QuickRead

6 authors * 8 minutes each - come find your next favorite read with us!

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David M. Perry @lollardfish.bsky.social · 5d

We Have at least 70? years of science fiction exploring this proposition and all reaching the same conclusions as Josie.

Which I only bring up because everyone involved in this AI thing is a science fiction fan, but not one who understands what they read.

🏳️‍⚧️ Josephine Riesman (Horrifying) @josie.zone · 5d

It is morally wrong to want a computer to be sentient. If you owned a sentient thing, you would be a slaver. If you want sentient computers to exist, you just want to create a new kind of slavery. The ethics are as simple as that. Sorry if this offends

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Randee Dawn @randeedawn.com · 5d

I'll have to dig those up. The Reverend story was amazing.

Randee Dawn @randeedawn.com · 5d

Just finished The Essential Horror of Joe R. Lansdale last night. I’d never read any of his work but was turned on to him at a panel at @armadillocon.bsky.social and now I feel like I’ve found a trove of undiscovered (for me) treasure.

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Randee Dawn @randeedawn.com · 6d

Such deliciousness! Plus ... stardust!

Brooklyn Books & Booze @ Barrow's Intense @bklynbooksbooze.bsky.social · 6d

Meet Space Trucker Juice, available only at BBB's 10/21 reading! ✨ Juice up for long or short haul journeys while listening to readings from @matthewkressel.net @cwroseauthor.bsky.social #PaulaBomer & @crissachappell.bsky.social at Barrow's Intense Ginger Liqueur! 🚚

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Brooklyn Books Booze specialty drink Space Trucker Juice 10/21 at 7pm One night only Drink: Space Trucker Juice
Betterman new gin
Barrows Intense
Hibiscus syrup
Pineapple lime and stardust

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Randee Dawn @randeedawn.com · 7d

Standing next to greatness. A big thank you to @andibartz.bsky.social, who took on this challenge for us all. Buy her books!

Brooklyn Books & Booze @ Barrow's Intense @bklynbooksbooze.bsky.social · 7d

Thinking about the Bartz v. Anthropic AI theft lawsuit? We sure are! And if that name sounds familar, it should: Bartz is Andrea Bartz, who read with BBB in our first-ever Barrows based reading in Jan. 2023 (with @karenheuler.bsky.social #JDScott & #CharlesBarouch)!

The more you know!

#Anthropic

Authors Charles Barouch, Andrea Bartz, Karen Heuler, JD Scott and Randee Dawn at Brooklyn Books & Booze in January 2023.

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Randee Dawn @randeedawn.com · 7d

Have a great time in town!

Randee Dawn @randeedawn.com · 8d

Happy anniversary! It’s also my anniversary, but 14 years ago. Hope you’re having a day that’s just ducky!

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Brooklyn Books & Booze @ Barrow's Intense @bklynbooksbooze.bsky.social · 8d

A mere 20 days away! The next BBB at Barrows happens OCT. 21 @ 7pm -- and will be packed with delicious sips, amazing stories and a salon-like atmosphere with readings from @matthewkressel.net @cwroseauthor.bsky.social
@crissachappell.bsky.social & #PaulaBomer! 📚🎙️🧉

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Randee Dawn @randeedawn.com · 8d

I rarely read reviews, but on this recent blog/social media tour I've checked on a few, and here Jason at @thisdadreads.bsky.social gives the kind of review I appreciate: What worked (and didn't) *for him.* Much respect for the honest appraisal, Jason! 🐻🌲📚

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Leave No Trace Book Review

Thanks to Caezik/Arc Manor for the review copy of this book. This dad read Leave No Trace by Randee Dawn, a story about isolation, survival, and the enticing pull of magic. Seventeen-year-old Lexi …

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