Dawn Marie Carlson is the children's book author of "Fuzzy and Romeo Adventures - The Mysterious Intruder" and "The Pooch Club Camping Adventure," a dog adventure series starring real characters.
Dawn wrote travel destination articles for "Wine Country This Week" magazine about Sonoma and Napa Valley wineries, for "Northbay Biz" magazine" and her "Dawn to Dusk Blog" on her website (www.DawnToDuskEnterprises.com/blog). Dawn is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), the California Writers Club (CWC), Bay Area Independent Publishers Association (BAIPA), and the Society of American Business Editors and Writers (SABEW).
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Dawn migrated with her family and her father's career advancement to Illinois, Georgia, and Illinois again, finally to the inspiring and environmentally conscious habitat of Marin County and Sonoma County in Northern California.
Dawn earned an A.S. degree in General Business from College of Marin and a B.A. degree in Management with a Minor in Geography from Sonoma State University. Several years later, she pursued a degree there in Environmental Planning aligned with her interest in nature. Dawn often says, "I can manage anywhere in the world."
Dawn is an avid gardener, music lover, photographer, bird watcher, nature lover and environmentalist who loves playing outside - hiking and walking on open space trails. She proudly displays a yard sign stating her yard is a Certified Wildlife Habitat from the National Wildlife Federation.
As a lifelong reader and book lover, Dawn has a varied library of fiction including literature classics, mysteries, romance and comedy, and nonfiction books including biographies, motivation, personal development, business, genealogy, and nature.
For the Marin County Fair one year, Dawn provided entries and received a grand surprise - Best in Show in Creative Writing then won additional prizes annually for photography, roses, oil paintings, wood carvings, poetry and creative writing.
Dawn Marie Carlson is the proud dog parent of Fuzzy and Romeo.
Reader's Comments 4 Stars:
Reviewed by Rosie Malezer for Readers' Favorite
Fuzzy and Romeo Adventures
The Mysterious Intruder
by Dawn Marie Carlson
Children - Animals
Kindle Edition
Reviewed on 05/14/2017
Book Review
"The Mysterious Intruder is a Fuzzy and Romeo Adventures book, written and illustrated for
children by Dawn Marie Carlson. After hearing an intruder at their Grammy’s back door, Fuzzy (a seven-year-old Shih Tzu) and Romeo (an American Eskimo Dog) take up pursuit, leading them to a nearby park. When no sign of the intruder is found, the dogs call together members of The Pooch Club to assist with their search. A grey squirrel with an acorn is cornered, but is not the intruder. When they finally catch the guilty party, Fuzzy and Romeo realize that all is not what it appeared to be.
The wonderfully child-like adventures in The Mysterious Intruder were a delight to read, with each of the members of The Pooch Club having their own very unique and individual personality traits. Using the clues given and putting their heads together, Fuzzy, Romeo and their friends search the local area, in the hopes of finding the intruder which had been at their back door. I loved the simplicity in the storyline, and that some of the dogs were almost human-like in their appearance and behavior. The communication, cooperation and interesting ways in which each of the animals interacted was highly imaginative, and any child would love the fun and frolicking in this mysterious children's tale. Dawn Marie Carlson’s imaginative story about two dogs who are friends and protectors was well written, fun, and will be a joy to read for all friends and fans of animals, whether big or small and for young dog owners alike."
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“A real delight for animal lovers and lovers of others, as they follow our friends through their quest to only find that all species are interconnected."
-Mark Susnow, J.D., Author of "The Soul of Uncertainty," "Dancing on the River," and "Discover the Leader Within," Executive-Life Coach, and Motivational Speaker, Host: Inspire Possibility radio show, inspirepossibility.com, San Anselmo, California
“Just finished reading ‘Fuzzy and Romeo’s Adventure – The Mysterious Intruder.’ The first few sentences caught my attention right away and I couldn’t wait to find out more about the search. The characters were fun with Sean reminding me of Christopher Robin in Winnie-the-Pooh with all his animal friends. I especially loved Stella’s hot pink purse and Lulu’s tiara! Good job, Dawn!”
–Pat Straub, Petaluma, California
“Your book was a delightful little read. Keep on keeping on!”
–Mary Lyons Roberts, Greenland, New Hampshire
“I really liked your book. It is one that kids and adults will enjoy reading. I am going to order these for Scott’s grandkids. I enjoyed reading it. Great job.”
–Heather Beard, New Florence, Pennsylvania
“Dawn Marie Carlson has written a book for kids of all ages. ‘Fuzzy and Romeo Adventures – The Mysterious Intruder’ is only the first in a long line of The Pooch Club member’s escapades. A fun romp is had by all and you have to read it to find out the charming ending! Get your copy now!'”
—Joanne Victoria, Author and Life Coach at www.GemmaBixley.com
“The book cover looks cute, I can hardly wait to read it! Just finished ‘Fuzzy and Romeo’s Adventure – The Mysterious Intruder.’ Very cute story that is well written and will keep children reading to the end as the story moves along wanting to find what the intruder is! All the dogs are well written and Lulu is very silly. I will look forward to the next one?”
–Marguerite Jewel, Petaluma, California
“WOW Pearly, I am so impressed!!!! That is a wonderful story & very well written. Whoever thought my sister would become the next Danielle Steel!”
–Cindy Lane, Petaluma, California that is well written and will keep children reading to the end
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