Delilah S. Dawson
@delilahsdawson.bsky.social
NYT-bestseller, Stoker and Thriller award finalist, writer of horror, fantasy, YA, MG, romance, and Star Wars. Cowriter of the Tales of Pell. Also comics. Olympic lifter. She/her. aka Lila Bowen & Isla Jewell.
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Hi! I'm Delilah S. Dawson & Lila Bowen. I'm a NYT-bestselling author of over 30 books and dozens of comics for adults, YA, and middle grade. I love Star Wars, weird taxidermy, Olympic lifting, and gluten free baking. I will answer any non-googleable question about writing, publishing, or my work.
The biggest lessons I learned about tabling at cons:
* bring more books than you think you need (I brought 68 and sold out in 2 days; wish I'd brought 100!)
* have signage that starts conversations
* have freebies to get people closer
* have pitches ready
* make friends with your booth neighbors
* bring more books than you think you need (I brought 68 and sold out in 2 days; wish I'd brought 100!)
* have signage that starts conversations
* have freebies to get people closer
* have pitches ready
* make friends with your booth neighbors
November 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The biggest lessons I learned about tabling at cons:
* bring more books than you think you need (I brought 68 and sold out in 2 days; wish I'd brought 100!)
* have signage that starts conversations
* have freebies to get people closer
* have pitches ready
* make friends with your booth neighbors
* bring more books than you think you need (I brought 68 and sold out in 2 days; wish I'd brought 100!)
* have signage that starts conversations
* have freebies to get people closer
* have pitches ready
* make friends with your booth neighbors
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Have you picked up a copy of GUILLOTINE by @delilahsdawson.bsky.social yet? 🌹🩸
The Menu meets Ready or Not in this dark tale of opulent luxury and shocking violence from the New York Times bestselling author. Now in paperback!
https://tinyurl.com/2s96jhp7
The Menu meets Ready or Not in this dark tale of opulent luxury and shocking violence from the New York Times bestselling author. Now in paperback!
https://tinyurl.com/2s96jhp7
November 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Have you picked up a copy of GUILLOTINE by @delilahsdawson.bsky.social yet? 🌹🩸
The Menu meets Ready or Not in this dark tale of opulent luxury and shocking violence from the New York Times bestselling author. Now in paperback!
https://tinyurl.com/2s96jhp7
The Menu meets Ready or Not in this dark tale of opulent luxury and shocking violence from the New York Times bestselling author. Now in paperback!
https://tinyurl.com/2s96jhp7
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Well, @twincitiescon.bsky.social was a delight! I sold out of books this morning before the con opened. Eternally grateful to @benpenrod.bsky.social and @lanpitts.bsky.social for the invite, to @johnjacksonmiller.bsky.social for all the help, and to my lovely boothmates, @btaworkshop.bsky.social.
November 9, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Well, @twincitiescon.bsky.social was a delight! I sold out of books this morning before the con opened. Eternally grateful to @benpenrod.bsky.social and @lanpitts.bsky.social for the invite, to @johnjacksonmiller.bsky.social for all the help, and to my lovely boothmates, @btaworkshop.bsky.social.
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Today on This Is Horror Podcast, Delilah S. Dawson (@delilahsdawson.bsky.social) talks about The Violence, becoming a writer, early life lessons, and much more.
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TIH 637: Delilah S. Dawson on The Violence, Becoming a Writer, and Early Life Lessons
In this podcast, Delilah S. Dawson talks about The Violence, becoming a writer, early life lessons, and much more. About Delilah S. Dawson Delilah S. Dawson is the New York Times bestselling write…
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November 9, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Today on This Is Horror Podcast, Delilah S. Dawson (@delilahsdawson.bsky.social) talks about The Violence, becoming a writer, early life lessons, and much more.
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Twin Cities Con day 2 was a blast! My goal tomorrow is to find homes for the last 2 copies of The Violence and the last two Sad Porg bookmarks because I am almost sold out (!?!). Everyone has been so kind. And my sign resulted in the gift of DELICIOUS gluten free cake from Aaron and Phoenix! <23
November 9, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Twin Cities Con day 2 was a blast! My goal tomorrow is to find homes for the last 2 copies of The Violence and the last two Sad Porg bookmarks because I am almost sold out (!?!). Everyone has been so kind. And my sign resulted in the gift of DELICIOUS gluten free cake from Aaron and Phoenix! <23
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Just finished the best book of 2025 and it is HOUSE OF IDYLL by @delilahsdawson.bsky.social. Nice'n'dark and packing quite the punch. Must admit I was kinda cheering at the end for Angelina.
November 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Just finished the best book of 2025 and it is HOUSE OF IDYLL by @delilahsdawson.bsky.social. Nice'n'dark and packing quite the punch. Must admit I was kinda cheering at the end for Angelina.
For those kind folks who answered my question about how to table, here's how my booth at Twin Cities Con ended up. Having a lovely time, and it's not nearly as difficult to table as I thought it would be! Everyone is so sweet! And if you buy a Star Wars book, you can adopt a Sad Porg bookmark.
November 8, 2025 at 1:45 AM
For those kind folks who answered my question about how to table, here's how my booth at Twin Cities Con ended up. Having a lovely time, and it's not nearly as difficult to table as I thought it would be! Everyone is so sweet! And if you buy a Star Wars book, you can adopt a Sad Porg bookmark.
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Dearly beloved — we (aka me, Katie Dunn and @delilahsdawson.bsky.social ) are gathered here today to see one of the debut performances of PURPLE RAIN: THE MUSICAL in Minneapolis in advance of Twin Cities Con!
November 7, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Dearly beloved — we (aka me, Katie Dunn and @delilahsdawson.bsky.social ) are gathered here today to see one of the debut performances of PURPLE RAIN: THE MUSICAL in Minneapolis in advance of Twin Cities Con!
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I made a video to promote this In Defense of Romance panel I'm moderating on 11/22, 2pm, @ B&N Perimeter in ATL w/ @runwithskizzers.bsky.social @julianwinters.bsky.social @delilahsdawson.bsky.social @vanessariley.com
We will have free stuff! We'll have a REC LIST & you can buy all the books!
We will have free stuff! We'll have a REC LIST & you can buy all the books!
November 6, 2025 at 10:12 PM
I made a video to promote this In Defense of Romance panel I'm moderating on 11/22, 2pm, @ B&N Perimeter in ATL w/ @runwithskizzers.bsky.social @julianwinters.bsky.social @delilahsdawson.bsky.social @vanessariley.com
We will have free stuff! We'll have a REC LIST & you can buy all the books!
We will have free stuff! We'll have a REC LIST & you can buy all the books!
Contemplating whether to take this stand-up author banner to Twin Cities Con, where I'm tabling for pretty much the first time. I fixed the top, where it's not attached. I'll be selling lots of IP work in addition to horror. Yea or nay?
November 6, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Contemplating whether to take this stand-up author banner to Twin Cities Con, where I'm tabling for pretty much the first time. I fixed the top, where it's not attached. I'll be selling lots of IP work in addition to horror. Yea or nay?
me: *packs the suitcase to the gills with clothing, books, and tabling supplies for the con*
me: WELL, THAT WAS EASY.
me: *remembers that I'm going to see a musical and will need to wear something other than jeans, Chucks, and a Star Wars shirt*
me: WELL, THAT WAS EASY.
me: *remembers that I'm going to see a musical and will need to wear something other than jeans, Chucks, and a Star Wars shirt*
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November 5, 2025 at 11:05 PM
me: *packs the suitcase to the gills with clothing, books, and tabling supplies for the con*
me: WELL, THAT WAS EASY.
me: *remembers that I'm going to see a musical and will need to wear something other than jeans, Chucks, and a Star Wars shirt*
me: WELL, THAT WAS EASY.
me: *remembers that I'm going to see a musical and will need to wear something other than jeans, Chucks, and a Star Wars shirt*
me: You know what? I'm going to be chill. Just-- super chill. No big wardrobe for this con tabling. Just nerd shirt and jeans.
also me: *spends 45 minutes looking for my Croki t-shirt* AHHH IF I DON'T FIND THE SHIRT I WILL FAIL
also me: *spends 45 minutes looking for my Croki t-shirt* AHHH IF I DON'T FIND THE SHIRT I WILL FAIL
November 5, 2025 at 7:20 PM
me: You know what? I'm going to be chill. Just-- super chill. No big wardrobe for this con tabling. Just nerd shirt and jeans.
also me: *spends 45 minutes looking for my Croki t-shirt* AHHH IF I DON'T FIND THE SHIRT I WILL FAIL
also me: *spends 45 minutes looking for my Croki t-shirt* AHHH IF I DON'T FIND THE SHIRT I WILL FAIL
I know about Good Girl Books in Knoxville, but are there any other Romance-friendly/-centric bookstores in Tennessee? Planning a small driving book tour of the South in February and am eager to connect with booksellers!
November 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I know about Good Girl Books in Knoxville, but are there any other Romance-friendly/-centric bookstores in Tennessee? Planning a small driving book tour of the South in February and am eager to connect with booksellers!
People who table at cons: Please hit me with your best, non-obvious advice? Like:
* do you get more business in jeans and a comics tee or in more business casual?
* is it better if you're Doing Something or Smiling Aggressively?
* better to label books with prices or make people ask?
I am baby.
* do you get more business in jeans and a comics tee or in more business casual?
* is it better if you're Doing Something or Smiling Aggressively?
* better to label books with prices or make people ask?
I am baby.
November 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
People who table at cons: Please hit me with your best, non-obvious advice? Like:
* do you get more business in jeans and a comics tee or in more business casual?
* is it better if you're Doing Something or Smiling Aggressively?
* better to label books with prices or make people ask?
I am baby.
* do you get more business in jeans and a comics tee or in more business casual?
* is it better if you're Doing Something or Smiling Aggressively?
* better to label books with prices or make people ask?
I am baby.
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Find me, Timothy Zahn and @delilahsdawson.bsky.social at Twin Cities Con this weekend in Minneapolis! We're all in one two-by-two block of booths — Tim and I are 855 and 857, and Delilah is immediately behind me in 756. Drop by and see all of us! #starwars #twincitiescon #batman #startrek
November 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Find me, Timothy Zahn and @delilahsdawson.bsky.social at Twin Cities Con this weekend in Minneapolis! We're all in one two-by-two block of booths — Tim and I are 855 and 857, and Delilah is immediately behind me in 756. Drop by and see all of us! #starwars #twincitiescon #batman #startrek
Last con of the season is Twin Cities Con in Minneapolis this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! I have one panel, a puppet battle, and a lot of time at table #756, where I'll be selling and signing my books. I *never* table, so I am intimidated and might hide under the table. Any advice??
November 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Last con of the season is Twin Cities Con in Minneapolis this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! I have one panel, a puppet battle, and a lot of time at table #756, where I'll be selling and signing my books. I *never* table, so I am intimidated and might hide under the table. Any advice??
Every voter in our house has voted! Georgia, you have until 7pm! Kindly remember that the Public Service Commission incumbents are the reason our electricity bills nearly doubled this year!
November 4, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Every voter in our house has voted! Georgia, you have until 7pm! Kindly remember that the Public Service Commission incumbents are the reason our electricity bills nearly doubled this year!
The scammers are getting more convincing, so let's dig deeper. I got one today from Manhattan Book Club. So-- they're adding an American word, a place we all know, to make it sound familiar. And yet... something is off. 1/
November 4, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The scammers are getting more convincing, so let's dig deeper. I got one today from Manhattan Book Club. So-- they're adding an American word, a place we all know, to make it sound familiar. And yet... something is off. 1/
It is absolutely AMAZING how many PROFESSIONALS are STUMBLING ACROSS my books on Amazon and being INSULTED and ANGRY at how few reviews they have! And each of these individuals leads a COMMUNITY of THOUSANDS of voracious READERS who can't wait to help me! Truly, these are special times.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:14 PM
It is absolutely AMAZING how many PROFESSIONALS are STUMBLING ACROSS my books on Amazon and being INSULTED and ANGRY at how few reviews they have! And each of these individuals leads a COMMUNITY of THOUSANDS of voracious READERS who can't wait to help me! Truly, these are special times.
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Today on This Is Horror Podcast Patreon, it's the full conversation with the incredible Delilah S. Dawson (@delilahsdawson.bsky.social) as we chat about her latest book, House of Idyll, early life lessons growing up, becoming a writer, writing comics, and much more.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Today on This Is Horror Podcast Patreon, it's the full conversation with the incredible Delilah S. Dawson (@delilahsdawson.bsky.social) as we chat about her latest book, House of Idyll, early life lessons growing up, becoming a writer, writing comics, and much more.
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Well, shit — a killer new horror bookstore in NYC got flooded and damaged by hurricane remnants. Help is needed if you can. Please share!
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November 3, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Well, shit — a killer new horror bookstore in NYC got flooded and damaged by hurricane remnants. Help is needed if you can. Please share!
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Does anyone know how to find the right luggage wheel replacement? American Tourister can't tell me the replacement part number and has been super annoying to deal with. I can't find them online at the usual places. 22" hardshell suitcase, 1.46" and 1.51" distance between screws.
November 3, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Does anyone know how to find the right luggage wheel replacement? American Tourister can't tell me the replacement part number and has been super annoying to deal with. I can't find them online at the usual places. 22" hardshell suitcase, 1.46" and 1.51" distance between screws.
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#31HorrorBooksforHalloween is a wrap for 2025. @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social @joe-hill.bsky.social @paultremblay.bsky.social @sgj.bsky.social @chuckwendig.bsky.social @natcassidy.bsky.social @delilahsdawson.bsky.social @claymcleod.bsky.social @toddkeisling.com @rachelharrison.bsky.social
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