“I love plot, I love character, and I just feel like the colors are bolder and brighter and there's more to work with when I'm writing about science fiction and fantasy.” - Randee Dawn

In this How To Write the Future episode, “Future Fantasy, Real-World Resilience with Randee Dawn,” podcast host Beth Barany interviews Brooklyn-based author and veteran entertainment journalist Randee Dawn, where Randee shares how her love of “new journalism” started and they discuss how to portray monsters in their novels that leave their readers guessing whether they’re good or evil, how to craft stories with emotional resonance, and the power of a writing community. 

ABOUT RANDEE DAWN

Randee Dawn is a Brooklyn-based author and veteran entertainment journalist. In 2025, she has two dark rock n' roll fantasies being published through Arc Manor/Caezik: The Only Song Worth Singing (April), and Leave No Trace (September).

Born in Virginia, raised in Maryland, she's now based in Brooklyn with her spouse and never enough mangoes.

Website: https://randeedawn.com/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorRandeeDawn

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randeedawn/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randeedawn/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@randee.dawn

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