Dawnell Towning, a dedicated mother of three residing in the vibrant community of Orange County, seamlessly blends her roles as an educator and a passionate writer. With years of experience shaping young minds as a teacher, Dawnell has honed her ability to communicate effectively and engage readers of all ages. Her love of writing extends beyond the classroom, as she finds solace and joy in crafting stories that captivate the imagination and inspire introspection. Whether penning tales of adventure or exploring the nuances of everyday life, Dawnell's writing reflects her deep empathy and keen observation of the world around her. 

Work In Progress excerpt:

A light-headedness swirled around me. With no chairs within reach, I sipped the ice cold water to calm the foggy feeling threatening to engulf my brain. 

 Cassian…the throne…

Was it a warning? But where was it coming from? My vision was foggy, and I still couldn’t hear properly. The music in the room was muddled. 

No love… challenge… the throne.

Did Cassian only want to marry Melanie for the throne? She was to inherit the title when our father is no longer able to rule. Was that Cassian’s motive? I knew there was something about him that made me cautious. 

“No!” I heard myself scream. The goblet crashed to the floor as my hands cupped my ears. My eyes closed to the world around me, and I dropped to my knees.

The music ceased abruptly. There were no sounds save for that of boot heels on the cold marble floor. I cradled my head trying to will myself to life. A pair of firm hands grasped my arms and pulling me upright. “Your Highness, allow me to escort you to get some fresh air.” 

“I’m sorry,” I began eyes still closed. “I don’t know what came over me.”

“Whatever it was, you were pretty adamant to have it stop.” I blinked trying to focus my eyes on my rescuer to thank him, when they fixated on a pair of bright blue eyes.

“Oh no,” I groaned. Somehow the Duke of Myron always had a way of turning up in the most inopportune places.  

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Experience Dawnell's tale "All Consuming Flame" in the soon-to-be released anthology Tails, Scales, and Tiaras.  

Clara accepts the dangerous challenge of retrieving the rare fire flower and thus securing her bravery and stamina as a servant within the Atherean palace.  When the mission goes awry and she is turned her into a dragon, Clara must decide what is most important: her pride or undoing this curse.

This anthology is edited by Literary Pearl Editing and published by Quill and Flame Publishing.  

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