The Waking Tree

by C. Dawn Mccallum

Everyone is haunted by something. In this allegorical tale told by a bodark tree, witness the decay and renewal of a family. The bodark tree weaves a poetic, yet unnerving narrative that reaches simultaneously into the earth, the sky, and beyond. The maddening effects of secrets—both past and present—shred the reality of all around the bodark tree until all that is left is the warm light of truth. Set in the outskirts of Dallas, Texas, this beautiful nightmare looks at the ripple effects of secrets and the innocents who get caught in their wake.

176 pages, Paperback

Published September 19, 2018

About the author

C. Dawn McCallum was born in Dallas, Texas in 1970. She taught middle school English and Reading for a decade then worked as a professional marketing and advertising writer for over 15 years. She holds a B.A. in English and a M.Ed. in Secondary Education.

A long-time member of the Dallas-Fort Worth Writer's Workshop, she published her first novel in 2006 and toured the southern states to share her story.

In addition to writing, she loves acting and directing at her local theatre.

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