I met Krysten at the Dayton Book Expo this year, and just love the colorful covers on her books! In the almost two years since I've become a serious writer, I have found it difficult to find many authors in my kids' books genres. Imagine how excited I was to find out that she has… Continue reading An Interview with Author Krysten Lindsay Hager
Author: Dawn M. Paul
I am a creator and Jesus enthusiast sharing peace and joy through art and story.
Poetry Reading
If you're Dayton area local and aren't busy, come on out this evening to The Inside Scoop for ice cream and poetry & short story readings by me and my fellow writers from the Fairborn Writers Group at 6:30pm. There are sure to be shenanigans and fun!
Ice Cream (a Limerick)
Chocolate, Strawberry, Vanilla Swirl as flavors circle, my tongue doth curl my lips get cold and start to fold as raging headache pains unfurl.
A Guest Blog Post
I was recently asked to write "A Letter to my Younger Self" for another author's blog. Thanks, Krysten! Check it out here-it has one of my senior pics attached! http://www.krystenlindsay.com/blog/letter-to-my-younger-self-by-dawn-m-paul
Adult Child Part 2
Wave and smile as I watch her drive away... Heart shatters Heaving sobs Can't breathe Fall to the ground Strong arms lift me I don't suffer alone How will we survive?
Upcoming Events
August 12, 6:30 pm - Poetry/Flash Fiction Reading at The Inside Scoop at 313 W. Main St., Fairborn, OH August 19, 8am - 4pm, Yellow Springs Book Fair, Book Signing/Sale at Mills Elementary School September 30, Fairborn Library: more info coming soon.
Adult Child Part 1
Don't go. Go. You're my baby... but you've grown up. I'll miss you. I love you. I'll always be here, when you need me. Don't go. DON'T GO! I *sigh* and *sniff* and close my eyes and breathe deep. go...
YETI
How can I love you - a cup? You are reliable. You do the job you said you'd do, keeping my drink icy all day and night. You are effortless. I wash you like an ordinary cup and easily clutch you in my hand. You are pretty. Mint green isn't my usual color, but you… Continue reading YETI
Dawn Marie Paul 