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Randee Dawn
@randeedawn.com
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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
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Randee Dawn @randeedawn.com · Sep 23
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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Thanks, @arisia.bsky.social for another great con! I sold a bunch of books at the #BroadUniverse table, gave a reading (or two), slung toast at @houseoftoast.bsky.social and hung out with some amazing folks. Here's to 2027!
Two women behind a table with open jars, one putting on gloves Randee Dawn holding an ARC of her book The Only Song Worth Singing Members of Broad Universe standing in formation, arms outstretched
January 19, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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Figuring out what to take home from @arisia.bsky.social ? Broad Universe can help with that! Loads of books 📚 from many spec fic genres — and authors who will sign them — plus fun swag! Come find us in the Dealers Room!
Broad Universe members behind a table at Arisia
January 18, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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@arisia.bsky.social folks! A request for y'all: Tonight, get yer @houseoftoast.bsky.social noms early -- then join me and @sarenastraus.bsky.social & #GordonLinzner at 10:30 in the Porter Square! You might just get a taste of my upcoming (3/3) novel "We Interrupt This Program," you know .... 📚🎙️🍞
Randee Dawn's schedule for Arisia 2026
January 18, 2026 at 1:23 PM
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“Toast in Tomorrow” is definitely a THING at @arisia.bsky.social thanks to @houseoftoast.bsky.social ! Come on by and check out the toasty reality — and pre-order my next book in the “Tune”-iverse, “We Interrupt This Program”! Room 1132 after 9pm!
Randee Dawn next to a toaster for Tune in Tomorow Randee and Sam at toast table at House of Toast
January 17, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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I have goodies to share! Look for the gal with the fae collection (tiny, adorable) jars!
arisia.bsky.social Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 2d
Arisia Day 2! Who's excited for the Night Market? Check out these other must-see events.
"Saturday's Must See Shuttle to Kendall Sq T 10 AM - 2 PM & 4 PM - 8 PM Coat Check Hours 9 AM - 11 AM & 5PM - 7 PM 9 PM - 11 PM (pending volunteers) Registration Open 9 AM - 8 PM (day rate $50) Dealer’s Room & Author’s Alley 10 AM - 7 PM (closed 1 - 2 PM for lunch) - Amesbury D & PreFunction Art Show Open 10 AM - 10 PM - 16th Floor 7 PM - 8 PM - Mobility aid users & pals only Meetups Polyamory Meetup: 10 AM - Porter Sq B Neurodiverse Meetup: 6:45 PM - Porter Sq B" light green background with a large, faded version of Arisia's large steampunk "A" logo on the right "Saturday's Must See Arisia’s Gap Year 10 AM - Central Sq Blood Drive 10 AM - 3:30 PM - taxi stand Tour of the Art Show with Lori 1:45 PM - 16th Floor Ask the Toastmaster: House of Toast panel 3 PM - Harvard Sq WEATHER IS HAPPENING – THE TIMELINE 8 PM - Harvard Sq Dances Renaissance Ball: 5 PM - Amesbury DJ Dirge Club Dance: 9 PM - Amesbury Night Market 7:30 PM - Lobby" light green background with a large, faded version of Arisia's large fairy-winged "A" logo on the right
January 17, 2026 at 12:34 PM
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Dragon Appreciation Day is coming to a close, so toss a coin (or some attention) to your favorite! I love appreciating Phil from my "funny as hell" debut pop culture fantasy "Tune in Tomorrow" 'cause he's "got issues" and goes to therapy.🐉

Get your copy here:
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Dragon reading a book with Randee Dawn's "Tune in Tomorrow" cover and the quote: "Mortals steal from me." Phil slurped sriracha from his mug. "If my possessions are under threat, I can't help myself. It's in the blood. Even if I let you in, I'd feel you in there rooting around. And you'd end up mangled or maimed or smoked and I'd end up fired and my therapist would have to see me four times a week instead of three."
January 17, 2026 at 12:35 AM
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arisia.bsky.social
For Schedule updates go to buff.ly/u4O2SSx or follow the #clear-ether channel on Discord. (Not on discord yet? Join here: buff.ly/1tvcIzM)

Send Convention news to [email protected]
Image of a sheet of paper in a typewriter. Text reads: "Clear Ether [in red] For Schedule updates go to https://www.arisia.org/clear-ether or follow the #clear-ether channel on Discord. (Not on discord yet? Join here: https://discord.gg/69tbhTc3wG) Send Convention news to newsdesk@arisia.org "
January 16, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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Coming soon to a dealer’s room near you! Come see the Broad Universe table and come hear us read on Saturday night!

#booksky #arisia #broaduniverse #arisia2026 #booksky 💙📚🪐
January 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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How's your Dragon Appreciation Day going? I'm definitely appreciating Phil, my insecure, magazine-reading, talon-polish wearing security dragon from my "funny as hell" debut "Tune in Tomorrow"! 🐉

Get your copy here:
randeedawn.com/books/tune-i...
Red dragon with hoard and cover of Tune in Tomorrow by Randee Dawn with excerpt: "But so far as Starr had seen, Phil was a receptionist. For one thing, his belly fire was mostly a small, flickering flame. "My therapist says I got lack of confidence," he'd muttered to Starr some weeks back in his tractor-trailer sized voice. "I got issues."
January 16, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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@arisia.bsky.social starts today -- here's where I'll be all weekend (plus the Broad Universe table in the dealer's room to sell BOOKS). I'm super excited to start everything off with a whole panel called "Thanks, It Has Pockets" -- where we'll discuss the history/misogyny/practicality of the topic!
Randee Dawn's schedule for Arisia 2026
January 16, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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It's Dragon Appreciation Day! So let's all appreciate Phil, the insecure security dragon from my debut "funny as hell" pop culture fantasy "Tune in Tomorrow"! Who's your favorite winged, firey beast? 🐉

Get yours here:
randeedawn.com/books/tune-i...
Dragon wearing glasses and reading a book with Tune in Tomorrow book cover and quote from the book: "On the surface, Phil made sense as a security guard. He was a proper, enormous dragon, theoretically full of fire in the belly and leftover meat in the teeth."
January 16, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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Dear artists, it's hard avoiding wondering if what we do is irrelevant or an insult when it's harsh, scary, dangerous & violent out there, but one thing is always true as stone: someone will need what you do, someone won't, & you won't know the difference. Err on the side of hope. Create if u can.
January 15, 2026 at 11:54 PM
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Tomorrow is Appreciate a Dragon Day! I'll be out there appreciating Phil, the insecure security dragon from my "funny as hell" fantasy "Tune in Tomorrow" -- what about you? 🐉

Phil can be best appreciated if you pick up a copy of the book, of course:
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Dragon made from pages of a book with the cover of "Tune in Tomorrow" by Randee Dawn and the book quote: Delighted, Phil snatched up the PVC pipe construction in his recently painted talons, stared into it, and began to bounce with excitement. The entire lobby shook. Oleander peered from behind Starr. "Oleander is here to help with the containers," said the brownie, voice weak but stady. "No eating brownies, yes?"
January 15, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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Brooklyn Books & Booze's first Author Book Fair is pleased to announce an addition to our authors and presenters: @luciennediver.bsky.social ! Be sure to be there for her noon presentation "Reader and Writer: The Art of Connection" & pick up one of her books!📚

More: www.facebook.com/events/10969...
Lucienne Diver at Brooklyn Books & Booze's Author Book Fair 2/7 11am-5pm Brooklyn Books & Booze Author Book Fair - Books for Sale! Pitch an Agent! Raffle! Plus photos of authors and agent - Saturday February 7 11-5pm Barrows Intense Tasting Room
January 14, 2026 at 9:37 PM
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Reading Series host @randeedawn.com says:
"FOOD: I go to Industry City early because I love the food there. My favorites are Hometown BBQ, Japan Village & Carreau Club. There are other places to eat in other buildings -- do a little research and you'll find 'em!"

D & I are loyal to Japan Village!
January 14, 2026 at 4:47 AM
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This looks SO NUMMY! Don't miss out -- come join us at the reading series next Tuesday!
bklynbooksbooze.bsky.social Brooklyn Books & Booze @ Barrow's Intense @bklynbooksbooze.bsky.social · 6d
You had us at HELLO CHOCOLATE! Meet BBB's January-exclusive drink for our 1/20 event at Barrow's! Sip on this while listening to tales from @amandacockrell.bsky.social @caitlinrozakis.bsky.social @michaelswanson.bsky.social & the inspirational @ellenkushner.bsky.social !
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January's one-night drink specialty Down By the Riverside Bourbon Cherry liqueur Barrow’s Intense cocoa mix Oat milk And a little plastic sword! Brooklyn Books & Booze
January 14, 2026 at 12:27 AM
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@arisia.bsky.social is this weekend! I can't wait to return for the Nth year in a row ... here's where you can find me over the weekend (or at the #BroadUniverse table)!
Randee Dawn Arisia schedule
January 13, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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BBB is a HAPPENING thing, so here are some HAPPENINGS that'll be HAPPENING soon: Our monthly reading 1/20 with @ellenkushner.bsky.social @amandacockrell.bsky.social @caitlinrozakis.bsky.social & @michaelswanwick.bsky.social + our 2/7 Author Book Fair! Don't miss 'em! 📚👀

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Authors Amanda Cockrell, Ellen Kushner, Caitlin Rozakis and Michael Swanwick - Brooklyn Books Booze January 20 at 7pm at Barrows Intense Brooklyn Books & Booze author fair Saturday February 7th 11am-5pm Barrows Intense Ginger Tasting Room
January 13, 2026 at 12:45 AM
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Y'all, my niece has just landed her first post-college-graduation job. It'll be a public-facing gig, and she sometimes struggles with being social.

What advice do you have for a new grad, starting her first job? I’ll pass it on, and thank you!!
two men are standing next to each other with the words `` day 1 you got this '' written on them .
Alt: two men are standing next to each other with the words `` day 1 you got this '' written on them .
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January 12, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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38 years ago I went with one of my besties to see the short-lived, mediocre US Bway production of "Chess." (I loved the concept album!) But the new run on Broadway--which I went to yesterday with the SAME bestie--is a vast improvement. Not perfect. The album is the best. But definitely worth going!♟️
Lea Michele takes a bow with the "Chess" cast on stage Randee and Rebecca in the "Chess" audinece with our playbills
January 11, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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Every single goddamn time he gets real pushback, he collapses. No one should need to see any more to be certain of that. Push back, tell him fuck no, and he’ll grudgingly fold while blithering about how he didn’t really want Greenland anyway
sjshancoxli.liberalcurrents.com Dr. Samantha Hancox-Li @sjshancoxli.liberalcurrents.com · 9d
i suspect there are a lot of morons in a lot of european capitals right now wringing their hands about the risk of escalation. here's the truth: the real risk is failure to escalate. backing down is showing weakness. trump will know it.

show strength instead.
January 11, 2026 at 4:17 AM
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Kamala Harris at her closing campaign rally:

"Donald Trump intends to use the United States Military against American citizens who simply disagree with him."
August 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Excited to put my hosting hat back on for this one!
bklynbooksbooze.bsky.social Brooklyn Books & Booze @ Barrow's Intense @bklynbooksbooze.bsky.social · 9d
A mere 10 days away! BBB is about to return on 1/20 at 7pm at Barrow's for our first reading of the year with incredible authors @amandacockrell.bsky.social @ellenkushner.bsky.social @caitlinrozakis.bsky.social &
@michaelswanwick.bsky.social ! Sip & savor with us! 🍸📖🎙️

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Authors Amanda Cockrell, Ellen Kushner, Caitlin Rozakis and Michael Swanwick - Brooklyn Books Booze January 20 at 7pm at Barrows Intense
January 10, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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January 9, 2026 at 11:59 AM
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