' Finalist in the PEARL AWARD contest in the category of 'Best New Author of 2005'   Dawn Thompson is a regular columnist featured in women’s special interest publications world and nationwide for over thirty years, one of which CROCHET WORLD, published by House of White Birches, since its inception over twenty-five years ago.  She is an award-winning poet, artist, and needlework designer and illustrator, specializing in vintage concepts for today’s woman. Dawn writes historical fiction.  She is primarily a Regency Romance novelist, writing both traditional Regencies, and Regency-set historicals.  Some of her other works include historical paranormals, and Celtic and Norse Medievals, incorporating the history, theology, legend, and lore of her heritage, which has been the ongoing focus of her research over the past thirty-five years. Dawn lives in Long Island, New York, with her double-coated Tuxedo cat, Shadowfax (alias, Miss Fuzz), and Espirit, her scandalous Senegal parrot, an incurable flirt. Dawn loves to hear from her readers.  Contact her by email.   Dawn is a member of Romance Writers of America, Long Island Romance Writers, Gothic Romance Writers, Hearts Through History, Celtic Hearts, and the Beau Monde.  A multi-award-winning author, some of her prizes include: First place Historical, THE MARSH HAWK, Inland Valley RWA "Put Your Best Hook Forward" Contest, 2003 First place Historical, THE MARSH HAWK, Coeur de Louisiane "Romancing the Tome" contest 2003 Finalist Historical, THE PRIVATEER, Red River Romance Writers "Ticket to Write" contest, 2003 Finalist Non-Traditional, THE PRIVATEER, the Beau Monde "Royal Ascot" 2004 First place Historical, THE RAVENCLIFF BRIDE, Gothic Romance Writers "Haunted Hearts" contest 2004 Winner of the coveted Gothic Romance Writers "Haunted Heart Gold Heart Pendant of Excellence" for THE RAVENCLIFF BRIDE 2004 Second place Paranormal, THE RAVENCLIFF BRIDE, The Charter Oak "Oak Leaf Award of Excellence" contest 2004; First Place Best New Romance RIO AWARD OF EXCELLENCE 2005 Second place Spooky category, THE RAVENCLIFF BRIDE, Smoky Mountain RW "Sweet, Spicy & Spooky" contest 2004 First place Paranormal, THE RAVENCLIFF BRIDE, Red River Romance Writers "Ticket to Write" contest 2004 First place Best Re-issued Book 2005 ODIN'S DAUGHTER, RIO AWARD OF EXCELLENCE 2005
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