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Dawn Nelson

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born
November 20, 1979 in Grand Forks BC, Canada

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About this author

I am a cattle rancher and a published author. I believe hard work and determination can make all dreams a reality.

I am living proof of that.

I was born and raised on the border in a small town named Danville, WA. My Dad was the hardest working man I have ever met. I have to thank him for my work ethic and drive to be who I am.

When I was twenty-five I was diagnosed with cancer and given six months to live. I had a young baby at the time and the reality of me not being there when she took her first steps scared me.

That is when I started to write.

First, it was just letters to her so that she could have something later in life from her mother to read. Then it became all my stories and then my first novel.

Now I have thirty-three differe...more


Everyone knows the child’s game of hide and go seek only too well and I guess this story is about as close to the adult’s version of that beloved children’s game as one can get.
On this day, some friends of mine, my daughter and I helped my brother round up his cattle that fall in the home fields so that they could get the calves to the sale corrals.
After that though, since our horses were al... read more »
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Average rating: 4.16 · 43 ratings · 22 reviews · 9 distinct works
A Cowgirl Remembers When
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4.38 of 5 stars 4.38 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2009 — 2 editions
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Cowgirl's Justice
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The Colt
4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2010
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A Cowgirl Never Forgets
4.33 of 5 stars 4.33 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2010
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The Rancher (The Rancher Se...
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Children's History of Glasgow
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Making Friends With Cancer
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Mel Chris Thank you for the friendship here on Gr ;-)

Blessed Footsteps  Memoirs of JR Holden

This is truly a great read for anyone who enjoys cheering for the underdog

Happy reading,
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Ed Rambeau Thanks for accepting my friend request, Dawn. You seem like an interesting person, so feel free to tell me more about yourself and perhaps we can grow to become even greater friends. I, myself, am a singer/songwriter/actor who has recently turned author, so perhaps we can share books and ideas in the future.

Regards, and have a great day, Ed

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Lauren (Flame) I have never read your books before. I love horses though and I own my Quarter horse Copper. I am 12 years old and I like to ride English.


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Dawn Nelson Donald James wrote: "Hi Dawn,
Thanks for the friend invitation. Do you happen to know Randi Platt? She lives near Gig Harbor and writes western fiction.
I'd be honored if you'd check out my books at http://DonaldJ..."


I don't know her Donald. However, now I am going to go look her up.


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Klaus Peters Hi Dawn,
thanks for adding me on your friendslist.


Bradley Thank you for adding me as a friend. =)

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Donald James Parker Hi Dawn,
Thanks for the friend invitation. Do you happen to know Randi Platt? She lives near Gig Harbor and writes western fiction.
I'd be honored if you'd check out my books at http://DonaldJamesParker.com
Happy New Year!!
Donald


DeAnna Hi, Dawn-
Thank you for the friend-vite. I love your quote!
~DeAnna Cameron
author of THE BELLY DANCER
The Belly Dancer


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Ruth Violet hey dawn, thanks for the friendship. have a lovely evening.


Pamela Hey Dawn...Thanks for accepting my friend request.


Penelope Marzec Thanks for adding me as a friend!


Harlequin Books Hi Dawn, it is a pleasure to meet you.


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jesse hanson Thank you very much for including me among your friends, Dawn. jesse


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