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for Dawn Thompson
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Elizabeth Clements
February 4, 2021
I never met Dawn, but read many of her books and they're on my "keeper" shelf. I am reminded of Dawn every time I see a post from her dear sister, Candy, who lives up to her perfect name. Two beautiful sisters. Thank you, Deborah Macgillivray, for keeping Dawn's memory alive for us.
Maree mason
January 14, 2014
i love dawn Thompson's books, i have read them all, they are a pleasure to read over and over again, being as enticing as the first time time i had read them, my favorite being the waterlord, i miss her so much even though i didn't know her personally, i could imagine her being such a wonderful person to all the people she knew and even the ones she didn't, thank you for the pleasures of your books.
Natalie
February 28, 2013
I have never known Dawn Thompson personally, but I have read all of her books - and I just want to say that she will always be remembered by her readers/fans. I am sure she is a truly wonderful woman with a loving heart and soul. I offer prayers of goodwill and comfort for those who have known her throughout the years - know that she will always be remembered and loved for being an amazing person.
Jule Harper
July 7, 2012
I've only read a few of her books & didn't know she had passed, but wanted to let her family, friends, editor, publishers, etc. know that Dawn's remembered & thought of on a regular basis. I'm still interested in Lord of Fire being released! From one Thompson family to another...J (Thompson) Harper
vio morris
November 21, 2010
you will always be in our hearts and never be forgoten.
Julija Ruzic
July 28, 2010
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Diane Davis White
March 1, 2010
Diane White
March 1, 2010
Dawn is gone, but never forgotten. Her books are imortal and the lovely prose within will delight readers for endless years.
Diane Davis White
Christy Smith
September 8, 2009
I HAVE READ LORD OF THE DARK AND LORD OF THE FOREST, THE LORD OF THE DEEP IS ON ORDER THRU BOOKS A MILLION. I MUST SAY THESE ARE GREAT BOOKS FROM A WONDERFUL AUTHOR. RIP
John Kenny
July 24, 2008
I just recently flipped thru Lord of the Deep, and thoroughly enjoyed what little I did read. I am an Amazon seller, and I did sell it. Now, I'm so mystically pulled by that book, that I now must buy another copy to read! Rest in peace, dear Dawn. You were truly gifted...
Leeanne Grant
July 5, 2008
Dawn Thompson was my favourite author. I miss her so. My deepest condolences to her family and close friends.
Amber Lewis
June 4, 2008
She had so much talent, I hope she lives on in our hearts and inspires many up and coming writers. May you be having the time of your after life, Dawn
Jo Webnar
June 1, 2008
I am so excited about the two new books. The covers are fantastic. I know Dawn is dancing a jig up in heaven.
Jo
Jo Webnar
June 1, 2008
S Clay
May 24, 2008
Dawn wrote words that touch the lives of many and guaranteed that she will be never forgotten by her readers and fans.
Jo Webnar Author / Freelance Writer
Jo Webnar
April 5, 2008
Dawn is looking down and smiling, because she has a great friend named Deborah.
Corissa Lester
March 19, 2008
Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
Dan Maloney
March 8, 2008
To be able to touch lives with words as Dawn did is a gift from God and I'm sure she's sitting with Him now.
Chrissy Dionne
March 2, 2008
I'm so saddened by the news of Dawn's passing. Such a talented writer and bright caring woman. May you rest in God's hands and continue telling your wonderful stories in heaven. You will be missed!
Ada Lato-Esposito
March 2, 2008
My condolences to your family and friends. U will b terribly missed. Thanx u 4 ur wonderful stories. Ada (MTL)
Deborah Macgillivray
February 22, 2008
A shooting star that gave us beauty in her short sojourn as an author. Never shall I forget you.
Kemberlee Shortland
February 21, 2008
I just learned of Dawn's passing and am having a hard time finding the words to say how much I'll miss this lovely woman. She was creative in so many ways, and an inspiration to everyone who met her. I'm honored to have called her friend. She'll be sadly missed for a very long time.
Samantha McCalla
February 19, 2008
I am so saddened by this. Dawn was the nicest woman ever. She cared about everyone and helped all of her fellow writers unselfishly. She is sorely missed. Our loss is Heaven's gain.
Beth M
February 18, 2008
I will always remember Dawn's kindness and generosity. She took time out to give me invaluable advice on my own writing, and I'll be forever grateful to her for that. I will treasure her wonderful books, and think of her when I re-read them. Best wishes to Dawn's family and friends in this time of grief.
Jodi O'Shea-Walker
February 17, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Doreen Orsini
February 16, 2008
My heart goes out to Dawn's family. Dawn was one of those authors who loved helping others. A sweet woman I will truly miss, she always greeted people with a smile. Tilt your face to the sky, close your eyes and listen...can you hear? She telling such wonderful tales.
Doreen
Leslie Burkhammer
February 16, 2008
The world has lost a great teacher and person. I took many of Dawn's online classes and learned so much from her. My deepest sympathies to the Thompson family. She will be missed terribly.
Genie Davis
February 16, 2008
A wonderful writer and an incredibly supportive on line friend. She will be very much missed and forever read.
Liz S
February 16, 2008
Dawn, your kindess and encouragemnt will always be dear to me. Your humor and determination inspire. You were and are a great lady. Be at peace.
Jade Lee
February 16, 2008
She will be sorely missed. My love to her family and friends. Thank you, Dawn, for your gifts to the world.
Elizabeth Clements
February 16, 2008
Dawn, you may be out of sight now, but you'll live on inside our hearts forever. It was a privilege knowing you and my heart smiles when I think of you and the pleasure you have given to friends and fans alike. You're with the angels now.
Nancy Haddock
February 15, 2008
Though she walks in the Light, my deepest condolences to Ms. Thompson's family and friends who will miss her so much.
Pamela Clare
February 15, 2008
My deepest condolences to all who loved Dawn and read her books. It is a loss to us all that her wonderful voice has been silenced. I'm certain she had other books inside her, stories she wanted to share.
Susan Macatee
February 15, 2008
I'll never forget Dawn. I took two or three workshops given by her and she was such a great help to me.
I also loved her books and am saddened that there will be no more.
The world lost a great author as well as a wonderful person.
Savannah Chase
February 14, 2008
The world has lost an amazing author. I was a huge fan of her work. Her writing was truly something, it took you to places one would only wish to go to. Her gift of words will live on with her books..May she R.I.P
A. Lau
February 14, 2008
I met her a few times at Long Island Romance Writer meetings and she was a lovely wonderful woman with a great sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones.
Heidi Helmick
February 13, 2008
I wish I had been able to get to know her as she was a very exceptional person and she had a very strong talent in writing. The World has lost a truly gifted person.
Rowena Cherry
February 13, 2008
My condolences to all who loved and admired Dawn. Her spirit and her writing were, and still are, an inspiration and a joy.
Betty Johnson
February 13, 2008
I didn't know Dawn personally but I did email her a couple of times when her books came out. The world lost a great person and a fantastic writer. She will be missed but imagine the books that she can be writing now.
We miss you Dawn. Prayers go to out to all who love you and miss you here on earth.
Cindy U'Ren
February 13, 2008
Thank you for the wonderful escape into your books. You were truely talented. May your family and friends remember your smile every day.
Cathie Morton
February 12, 2008
Dawn, I miss you so much! Its hard saying goodbye to you, you are such a great woman and friend. Its hard each day knowing you are gone, but I know too you are in a better place with the Lord. You are here in my heart and will be always. I will never forget you. I will never forget the joy it was chatting with you, laughing with you and reading your beautiful writing voice that I will always cherish. Love you, always, Caffey
Danielle Keith
February 12, 2008
My deepest sympathies go out to Ms. Thopmson's famliy and friends. She will be missed by many, but will live on in the stories she's told.
May she rest in peace in the hands of God.
Carol Meyer
February 12, 2008
Dawn,
My prayers are with you and those who are left behind. May God bless you all.
Kathleen Bacus
February 12, 2008
The literary world lost a gifted storyteller. Dawn Thompson will be sorely missed by her readers. Be at peace, Dawn.
Susan Manneh
February 12, 2008
Dawn Thompson was a wonderful author and will be very missed to all her loyal readers. I was very saddened to hear of her passing as I'm sure so many were.
I myself became a fan of her writing recently and fell in love with her stories immediately anxiously waiting for her next editions.
We will miss her, and offer her family our sincerest condolences.
We will never forget her, although shes gone in body her spirit and her voice will live on forever through her wonderful writings.
Be at peace Dawn.
Anita Birt
February 12, 2008
Dawn, you have been a shining light to so many of us with your amazing talent and your ability to write heart gripping stories. Light up the heavens with your brave soul. We miss you.
Jacqueline Buffinet
February 12, 2008
Though I did not know you well, I considered you "friend". Your warmth and kindness, and your generous sharing of yourself with others like me will be missed.
Rest well, Dawn.
Until we meet in heaven,
Jacqueline
My deepest sympathies to all who loved her.
Dawn Chartier
February 12, 2008
Thanks for all the wonderful moments you brought me & everyone through your talented writing.
You'll be missed & remembered forever.
Dawn Chartier
Wendy Hincapie
February 12, 2008
you will be terribly missed. I will miss the stories
Lisa Risdon
February 12, 2008
My condolence to Dawn family and friends. She will be greatly miss in the write world,
Sheila English
February 12, 2008
Such a sad loss of such a wonderful person. Dawn will be missed always.
Kate Pearce
February 11, 2008
You won't be forgotten, Dawn. You'll live on in the pages of your wonderful books and in our hearts,
Anna Taylor Sweringen
February 11, 2008
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. - 2 Corinthians 4:7
Dawn was truly a treasure in an earthen vessel. I took a query letter class of hers and am so grateful to have experienced not only the wonderful talents of her writing, but the encouraging and generous spirit of her teaching. My prayers are with all of us who mourn her loss, but especially with her family at this time. I hope they can one day take comfort in the thought that she lives on in the lives of those she touched. She touched mine and I will never forget her.
Carmen Bydalek
February 11, 2008
I met Dawn through the Gothic Romance Writers. She was a big supporter of the genre and our group. Pitching in to judge and help out where she could, despite her full writing plate and her physical challenges.
I loved her sense of humor and her kindness. It was a pleasure to get to know her here in our cyber world. It was wonderful to watch her blossom and unfold as writer.
I am glad she is free from suffering. But saddened that I won't get to read many more of her books or see her emails.
Dawn you will be missed.
Karen Brown
February 11, 2008
She will not be forgotten....She is gone from this world...but not from the hearts of those that loved her
Karen J Brown
Anne Kimberly
February 11, 2008
Only a very special person would be missed so much. My prayers are with her friends and family
Michele Lang
February 11, 2008
Farewell to a gifted writer and magnificent woman. Rest in peace,
Michele
Cynthia Breeding
February 11, 2008
I loved your version of Puck in the Blue Moon anthologies, Dawn. I wish I could have gotten the chance to work with you in the upcoming one. Enjoy the read from the other side.
Adelle Laudan
February 11, 2008
RIP Dawn. May all whose lives she touched, take comfort in the memories. Her words will live on for generations to come.
Jo Webnar
February 11, 2008
I am sorry I never had the opportunity to meet Dawn in person. The books she wrote will live on and remind us of someone with a great heart and a wonderful talent. I'm sure the Lord is walking beside her.
Michele Lang
February 11, 2008
Dear Dawn:
I have been crying since I got the news of your passing. Thank you, my friend, for all of your brilliant advice and encouragement. Your writing gift was startling and truly an inspiration.
Your kindness will live on in my heart forever. Thank you for challenging and inspiring me more than you will ever know.
With love,
Michele Lang
Dianne Baumhauer
February 11, 2008
Dawn Thompson was a great author and she will be missed but never forgotten..
Dianne
Cy Korte
February 11, 2008
Like grains of sand, there are many Dawn touched and who will remember her. She touched the life of many with joy through her books and friendship. She will be remembered with love.
Jennifer Ashley
February 11, 2008
I was so sorry to hear that Dawn had gone. I knew she'd been fighting a long illness, and I'd so much hoped she would beat it. The writing community has lost a talented and respected author in Dawn Thompson/Dawn McTavish.
Kenda Montgomery
February 11, 2008
A wonderful person who will truly be missed. She touched so many people with her generous spirit.
Kathryne Kennedy
February 11, 2008
My deepest sympathy for the loss of such a talented lady. A part of her will always live on in her books.
Christy Frenchy
February 11, 2008
My condolences for your loss. Dawn was such a talented writer, and she will be missed.
M.E Ellis
February 11, 2008
God bless.
Billie Chai
February 11, 2008
Dawn--You gave so much to so many people and I was privileged to speak with you several times. You were ill at the time and I called to cheer you up and you ended giving me good advice and making me feel better.
I will always remember your advice, your graciousness and your drive to write your books.
Thank you. We were all enriched by knowing you.
Helen Pilz
February 11, 2008
Wishing you healing memories.
Gemma Halliday
February 11, 2008
A wonderful author who will be sorely missed.
Patty Howell
February 11, 2008
May your many kindnesses and gentle manner be rewarded in manifold ways by a loving Creator. You will be missed and remembered, Dawn.
Michele Oldenburg
February 11, 2008
Thank you for all the wonderful hours we spent together. You were a gift and a joy
Amanda McIntyre
February 11, 2008
Peace be to Dawn's family & friends at this tender time. Her spirit continues through her brilliant storytelling, not only to satisfy readers,but to inspire new writers. She will not be forgotten.
Diane Wylie
February 11, 2008
You will be sorely missed. May you find peace and happiness. Rest well, friend.
Joan Powell
February 11, 2008
*** The world is a sadder place with the loss of this delightful lady. She shall be missed by many.
:>***
Kathy Priebe
February 11, 2008
Your Memory shall be kept alive by the visions you have created in every story. Our thoughts, prayers and hugs reach out to the family members.
Judith Leigh
February 11, 2008
The writing world has lost a very gifted writer. Her fans and friends will deeply miss her. As long as her words are out there she will never be forgotten. My prayers are with her family and friends.
P.J. Mellor
February 11, 2008
Dawn may be gone but will never be forgotten.
jj Keller
February 11, 2008
You spent time creating stories for others, now you will remain in the hearts of many.
Cynthia Owens
February 11, 2008
In memory of a talented author and a lovely person. She will be missed.
Colleen Thompson
February 11, 2008
I'll always remember you as a kind person who never gave up on her dreams.
Be at peace, Dawn. You'll be missed.
Laurel Bradley
February 11, 2008
Dawn was a gifted writer and a kind person. I'm happy she is no longer suffering, but will miss her. She was loved, admired, and will not be forgotten. I extend my sincerest sympathy.
melanie gordon
February 11, 2008
My Thoughts and prayers are with the family the world has lost a great AUTHOR.
Candy Goldapper
February 11, 2008
Your eloquent writer's voice will live forever, dear friend, and you will never be forgotten.
Michele Ann Young
February 11, 2008
A talented author, and a wonderful human being, you will be missed by many, but your legacy will live on in your books and in our hearts.
Sandra Cox
February 11, 2008
Dawn, may you be happy and at peace as you journey on your next cycle of life.
Sandra
Laetitia ABILY
February 11, 2008
All my thoughts and prayers are with Dawn's family and friends in thi stragic event.
Moondancer Drake
February 11, 2008
My heart goes out to you all in this trying time. May you find the stength and the peace of spirit to survive this time to grief and honor your loved one.
ronna hochbein
February 11, 2008
Dawn will be remembered through her words,and her kind ways. My deepest sympathy to those she leaves behind.
ronna hochbein
Stephanie
February 11, 2008
My heartfelt sympathies go to those Dawn has left behind, always remember she will be with you and her spirit lives on, her brilliance lives on in her work.
Many Blessings,
Stephanie
Debra Guyette
February 11, 2008
My thoughts are with everyone who knew her well, HEr legacy will continue in her books.
Angela Verdenius
February 11, 2008
My sympathies to the friends and families of this lovely lady. I know so many readers loved her books. She will be greatly missed...
Elizabeth Amber
February 11, 2008
My sympathies to Dawn's family and many friends. She was so talented. I never got to meet her, but heard so many wonderful things about her. She will be missed by her fans, of which I'm one.
Detra Fitch
February 11, 2008
The publishing industry has lost one of the best authors around. On a person note, I will miss you sorely.
V. E.
February 11, 2008
We lost you entirely too soon. Thanks for all the lovely reads. Requiescat in Pace, m'lady.
Linda Carol Trotter
February 11, 2008
In memory of a tremendously talented writer who always had time for us "newbies" and was an inspiration to us all. We will miss you, Dawn.
Holly Cook
February 11, 2008
In memory of an author who brought pleasure to so many.
Holly Cook
stephanie kelly
February 10, 2008
My sympathy goes out to friends and family.
What a wonderful author and lady she was!
I'll never forget you Dawn!
R.I.P.
Jacquie Rogers
February 10, 2008
What a beautiful person Dawn was, inside and out. She had incredible talent, and a warm, generous heart. I'll miss her as will we all. Special condolences to Dawn's dear and closest friend, DeborahAnne.
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