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Dawnette Brenner

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Dawnette Brenner is a San Francisco Bay Area native, teacher, and aspiring author who is currently evolving her first completed manuscript and crafting a second young adult coming-of-age novel. Her latest project, Joshua Creed: Curse of the Faet (Fate), is targeted for publication later this year. Dawnette maintains an active presence across Goodreads, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

A devoted mother of four adult children and a proud grandmother, she cherishes family time and shares her love of reading through the generations. She recently lost one of her children to cancer and is in deep grief.

Her reading tastes span fantasy, mystery, and romance, and she brings that breadth of perspective into her teaching and writing. When not in the
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Dawnette Brenner It actually came to me in 2006 while observing my son suffering from being bipolar. He used to zone in and out of reality and I used to worry severely…moreIt actually came to me in 2006 while observing my son suffering from being bipolar. He used to zone in and out of reality and I used to worry severely. There were times that he would seem to "escape reality." He would go outside, play with his action figures or what seemed like, "imaginary friends." It was during a long stretch of these stringed together that, as a mother, I couldn't imagine anything but a fantastic world that he must be in and the idea was born.

To be more honest, raising my son with this condition was difficult at best. I raised four by myself and was always in search of solutions for this ailment. It's been through my soul-searching, research, family therapy sessions, counseling and constant love for my son, that we were able to make it through. My reasons for writing this book were more to help kids like my son feel "normal," and to not permit the stigma to define their life's journey.

I have several links on my personal website about this horrific mental illness and it's all an attempt to gain an understanding for kids, families, friends and give kids like my Josh a chance.

But, you don't have to be suffering from this condition to enjoy the book. Joshua is a great character for kids to find common ground with, as he's a young boy turned hero.

If I've been successful in either, more win. :)

Although I started in 2006, it lay dormant for years, only to be picked up again two years ago. As a single mother, raising four kids, working full-time, schooling full-time and supporting my youngest son with his needs; it took longer to complete.

I thank all of those who supported me along the way and they will receive a special dedication in my second edition, which will come out along with my second book. (Second edition to have corrections, table of contents, dedication page and maps)

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Dawnette Brenner Yes! I'm currently working on book 2 in the series The Ancient Sacred Tree Chronicles. I can reveal the title. "The Ancient Sacred Tree: Curse of the …moreYes! I'm currently working on book 2 in the series The Ancient Sacred Tree Chronicles. I can reveal the title. "The Ancient Sacred Tree: Curse of the Faet (pronounced 'fate'). It should be out next year. :)(less)
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Joshua Creed: Keeper of Worlds

Joshua Creed: Keeper of Worlds has won three awards!
Free during the Memorial Day weekend.

Literary Titan - 5 Stars
Reader's Favorite - 5 Stars
Literary Global Children's Book Awards - Winner in Adventure and Winner in Fantasy.

Joshua Creed: Curse of the Faet is seeking ARC Readers, due to release July 2026.

Book Trailers coming out May 30, 2026.

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“This won't end the way you think. The closer you get, the faster it will consume you! You've been warned.”
Dawnette Brenner, Joshua Creed: Curse of the Faet

“The way to develop self-confidence is to do the thing you fear, and get a record of successful experiences behind you.”
William Jennings Bryan

“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.”
Albert Einstein

“Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson

“This won't end the way you think. The closer you get, the faster it will consume you! You've been warned.”
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