Press Kit
Name: Dawn Howe
Tagline / Short Bio:
Dawn is a storyteller drawn to the shadows of the human experience. With a passion for fiction that delves into dark romance, psychological thrillers, and gripping mysteries, she explores the complexities of love, trauma, and the hidden corners of the mind.
About Dawn Howe
Growing up surrounded by turmoil and questioning the world around her, Dawn discovered the power of stories to illuminate pain, resilience, and transformation. Through writing, she confronts the raw realities of abuse, obsession, and desire—inviting readers to step into worlds both haunting and captivating.
With a voice that is at once mysterious and precise, Dawn crafts narratives that linger long after the final page, challenging readers to examine the human heart in all its light and darkness.
Genre Focus: Dark Romance / Coming-of-Age
Publications: Triggered, Love-Bomb, Gaslit, Discarded, Trauma-Bond, TraumaCore Omnibus
Books & Series
The TraumaCore Series
Book 1: Triggered
- Synopsis: A fictional narrative exploring a young girl’s traumatic upbringing in a religiously abusive family, where spiritual gifts are demonized, and abuse is disguised as divine discipline. Escaping into the timber, she finds sanctuary, ancestral wisdom, and begins to reclaim her true identity and power.
- Release Date: September 27th, 2025
- Formats: Ebook, Print, Audiobook
- Publisher: Self-Published
Book 2: Love-Bomb
- Synopsis: Aslyn thought Sedalia would be her escape, but Jake was waiting. Dark, magnetic, and impossible to resist, he becomes both her sanctuary and her undoing. A dark, haunting romance about obsession, heartbreak, and scars left by love.
- Release Date: October 1st, 2025
- Formats: Ebook, Print, Audiobook
- Publisher: Self-Published
Book 3: Gaslit
- Synopsis: A haunting blend of memoir and fiction, following Aslyn, a young mother trapped in domestic violence, generational trauma, and manipulation. With the Morrígan watching over her, she must claim her sovereignty. A raw, powerful survival story.
- Release Date: October 27th, 2025
- Formats: Ebook, Print, Audiobook
- Publisher: Self-Published
Book 4: Discarded
- Synopsis: Returning from war, Jake finds his home desecrated by betrayal. Haunted by silence and the war within, he flees, only to be pulled back into Aslyn’s orbit. A story of loyalty, love, and the impossible weight of betrayal.
- Release Date: November 11th, 2025
- Formats: Ebook, Print, Audiobook
- Publisher: Self-Published
- Note: 50% of proceeds donated to the VFW of Sedalia
Book 5: Trauma-Bond
- Synopsis: When Colton leaves, Aslyn expects freedom—but instead finds poison, lies, and escalating threats. With Jake by her side, she must fight betrayal, sabotage, and chilling violence to reclaim her power. A survival story of fire, fury, and reclaiming truth.
- Release Date: December 11th, 2025
- Formats: Ebook, Print, Audiobook
- Publisher: Self-Published
Book 6: TraumaCore – The Complete Collection
- Synopsis: Five stories. One unflinching journey through love, betrayal, and survival. From childhood trauma to poisonous romance, to war, gaslighting, and recovery—this omnibus captures the full haunting journey of resilience.
- Release Date: January 11th, 2026
- Formats: Ebook, Print, Audiobook
- Publisher: Self-Published
Suggested Interview Topics
- Writing through trauma: how fiction reclaims voice and power
- Dark romance as a mirror: exploring obsession, scars, and survival
- Blending memoir and fiction in storytelling
- Using Sedalia and Missouri as living, breathing backdrops
- Supporting veterans and survivors through stories
