Dawn Meredith - childrens and young adult author

Writing experience:
To date I have had 12 books published, with various publishers such as Cambridge Uni Press, Rigby Heinemann, Wombat Books, Shooting Star Press and some self-published.

The first piece of my writing to make it into print was a short article for New Idea which won 'Letter of the Week' in 1995 and for which I was awarded a leather Filofax (which I still have). Numerous articles followed. My first two books were published by Cambridge University Press in 2000. Since then I followed my passion for words and produced 12 books in total, most of which have been for children and young adults.
Dawn's books for children

I have also written poems, short fiction and non-fiction for various children's educational and trade publishers over the years, including the award winning Blueprints series, Red Hot Writing Ideas series and others. All valuable experience. 

In 2017 I released my debut novel for adults, Letters From the Dead.  website here:

Writing, writing, writing!
Since 2000 I have authored 14 books for children, young adults and and one adult novel. Finding the right publisher can take years. In the meantime I continue to work on new projects. I have won a couple of awards for my writing and was awarded The May Gibbs Fellowship 2010 & 2011.

In 2016 Letters from the Dead  won the inaugural SCBWI Writers Award at the Sydney conference, which gave me the unique prize of mentorship with Andrea Davis Pinkney, Vice President of Scholastic USA.

My  most successful book so far has been a little book for kids with anxiety which I wrote for my clients. It was so popular with clients and their families it's now available all over the world.
12 Annoying Monsters on Amazon

Background:
After teaching children with special needs, (including ADHD, Aspergers, cognitive disabilities and gifted and talented) for 28 years, I was finally able to fulfill a dream and moved to Tasmania with my family in 2018 where I now have the opportunity to write full time, (in between farm duties!) Life is so vastly different on 100 acres compared to 1/4 acre that it became necessary to start yet another blog, about our experiences as Townie farmers.
crumbletonfarm

I grew up in England, Australia and Norway and somehow lots of memories and experiences find their way into my stories, particularly the years in Norway.
 

In 2019 my first young adult fantasy novel, REBEL was born! In the traditions of Lord of the Rings, Avatar and Thor. It's a thrilling adventure, with daredevil stunts, humour, a lost king and a race of people striving for freedom. The only problem is, their 'hero' is a prankster who never takes anything seriously!

Read more here:

http://dawnmeredithauthor.blogspot.com/p/dawn-merediths-published-books-for.html

 

Guest appearances in schools:
As my background is teaching I have been guest speaker and workshop facilitator in many schools all over Australia. I enjoy helping the most reluctant writers and readers to begin their journey and love of the printed word.

I am happy to speak in schools or social events. You can contact me here: dawnmeredith1@gmail.com

 

ELKWOOD is an urban science fiction novel for teens published by Shooting Star Press in February 2022.

click here to view and purchase: ELKWOOD by Dawn Meredith

 

Description -

Seventeen-year-old Charlotte Campbell has to be beautiful, rich, and ruthless to stay Queen of Harlington High School. But one day she discovers a terrible secret her father has kept from her since she was eight years old. Her past is incredible. She is a scientific anomaly with a dangerous ability. The merciless organization, Elkwood, want her DNA and they will kidnap the person who means the most to her in the world to get it.

 

 

In 2023 my 13th book was published.

The Whispering Stone

By Dawn Meredith

ISBN 979-8385900909

Paperback $28.22 ebook/kindle $2.99

Description - 

A circle of salt on the ground, a wooden talisman and the ravings of an ancient mad woman – is it enough to free him from being haunted by his dead twin brother? Only the Whispering Stone, the sentinel, high up on Damage Cliffs, has the answer. It’s happened before. It will happen again. There is a debt to pay. A beautiful, sad-eyed girl says she’s his cousin. His best friend says he’s a selfish jerk and the girl he’s in love with won’t speak to him. Welcome to Harry’s world.

 

 In 2024 my newest book, a middle grade novel for7-12 year olds is out!

Secrets of the Water Meadow 

ISBN 9780 645983548

 

Blurb -

All her life Freya has been told that the havfruer of the deep fjords are dark angels who lure children into the water and drown them. But Freya is certain that if she sings a havfrue to the shore, they can be friends. To her surprise and joy, it works! Meanwhile, in Freya’s family, secrets come to the surface and all the adults are upset. Freya’s sister Lisbet suddenly becomes angry and depressed holding in a secret of her own. And so Freya seeks comfort and advice from Lorelei, her havfrue friend, that no one else has seen. When her sister falls into the cold waters and is in danger of drowning, can Freya really trust this mysterious, oddly beautiful creature to help? Or will Lorelei choose the darker side of her nature?

Set in magnificent Norway, Secrets of the Water Meadow is an evocative, rich world where the senses are tingled and love is deep as the fjord itself. No matter what conflict simmers in the Askvold family, the ties are strong and the patience to persist in healing wins out.

See the rest of my books here:  

http://dawnmeredithauthor.blogspot.com/p/dawn-merediths-published-books-for.html