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Dr. Seuss and Hiding From the Past

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Julie Ann Dawson

(CNN)Six Dr. Seuss books will no longer be published because they “portray people in ways that are hurtful and wrong,” the business that preserves the author’s legacy said. The titles are:“And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street”“If Continue reading Dr. Seuss and Hiding From the Past→

The Age of Crows: Bitter Moon (Excerpt)

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Julie Ann Dawson

An excerpt from Bitter Moon, Book Two of The Age of Crows series. Continue reading The Age of Crows: Bitter Moon (Excerpt)→

2014 eFestival of Words Nomination Period Now Open

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Julie Ann Dawson

Nominate your favorites for the 3rd annual eFestival of Words Best of the Independent eBook Awards. Continue reading 2014 eFestival of Words Nomination Period Now Open→

Win Free Books!

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Julie Ann Dawson

Win one of three copies of KJ Hannah Greenberg’s new book! Continue reading Win Free Books!→

Chewy’s Book Review: BestFriend

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Julie Ann Dawson

Chewy’s latest book review is now available. Continue reading Chewy’s Book Review: BestFriend→

Chewy interviews Finalist Elizabeth Ann West

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Julie Ann Dawson

Chewy interviews author Elizabeth Ann West. I swear, this dog will have his own TV show soon. Continue reading Chewy interviews Finalist Elizabeth Ann West→

Chewy’s Book Review of Mirrorfall (Require: Cookie, Book #1)

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Julie Ann Dawson

Chewy’s last book review before the July 4th holiday! Continue reading Chewy’s Book Review of Mirrorfall (Require: Cookie, Book #1)→

Julie Ann Dawson is an author, editor, publisher, RPG designer, and advocate for writers who may occasionally require the services of someone with access to Force Lightning (and in case it was not obvious, a bit of a geek).

Her work has appeared in a variety of print and digital media, including such diverse publications as the New Jersey Review of Literature, Lucidity, Black Bough, Poetry Magazine, Gareth Blackmore’s Unusual Tales, Demonground, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and others.

In 2002 she started her own publishing company, Bards and Sages. The company has gone from having two titles to over one hundred titles between their print and digital products.

In 2009, she launched the Bards and Sages Quarterly, a literary journal of speculative fiction. Since 2012, she has served as a judge for the IBPA's Benjamin Franklin Awards.