The Descent: a darker breed of poetry's Cover Reveal

This cover reveal introduces The Descent to a wider audience. The updated version of the popular chapbook will leave readers salivating for more gruesome stories of the unknown. As the veil lowers, and we catch glimpses of another world beyond our own, the poems in The Descent will guide readers around the mystical, magical realm of the paranormal; scare them with the supernatural; as well as, entertain them with the fantastical.

Join Undawnted's DL Mullan for her wide release party this Friday, October 13th on A Novelist Idea newsletter. 

You could win a copy for your very own...

 

The Descent Playlist

 

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This chapbook houses "a darker breed of poetry," from paranormal research topics to metaphysical literary iterations. There is a poem for everyone who is curious. Readers love to stalk the poems within:

"As if Poe came right off the page. This homage is literally perfect." 

"The poem [Breathe] is as scrumptious and sensual as it is dark and deep."

"This is a first for me. I have never read genre poetry before. I love it. Hugely imaginative and utterly unique..." 

 

"One of your best works. Beautiful 3 part movement. Flowed very nicely." 

 

"A lot of thought has gone into this very interesting poem, which made me think, which is what poetry should be all about, 5-star poem[.]"  

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Read what the buzz is about in Critical Acclaim at the bottom of each publication's page. 

To see the full cover, visit The Descent's dedicated page on Undawnted.

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A writer at heart, Undawnted's own creative spark, DL Mullan, began writing short stories and poetry before adolescence. Over the years, Ms. Mullan has showcased her literary talents by self-publishing several collections of her poetry. She also writes novels, designs apparel, and creates digital art. Ms. Mullan‘s creative writing is available in digital and print collections, from academia to commercial anthologies. As an independent publisher, she produces her own book cover designs as well as maintains her own websites. She is an award-winning digital artist and poet. 

 DL Mullan is sharing her knowledge via A Novelist Idea Newsletter. If you too want to become a Fearless Phile, then subscribe to her newsletter on Substack.

Her innovative style teaches writers how to reach their creative potential, and write more effectively.

Learn. Grow. Master… with Undawnted.

 

 

Undawnted's Special Editions Store is Officially Open

During the release of The Reality Hackers novelette, May 23, 2023, Undawnted opened our Special Editions Store. 

This store will allow DL Mullan's audience to purchase PDF e-Books that were created for a visual book experience, not an e-Reader one. In the future, this form will be used to order autographed copies of Undawnted publications.

First things first, Undawnted will provide our Special Edition electronic copies of our releases. 

Sales and discount codes will be offered, especially through our exclusive memberships, such as newsletters and release parties. If you would like these offerings, then join Undawnted's Creative Tribe of Fearless Philes. 

Thank you for supporting this independent creator. 

Team Undawnted 

Baptizing the Dead, the Literary Lyrical Long Form Poem, is Published!

Undawnted, and our Fearless Philes, had a wonderful time at the Baptizing the Dead release party last night. You didn't get the invite? Well, you can receive one for our next event by signing up with A Novelist Idea Newsletter...

Subscribers always get the goodie bag! 

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Summary

What is this poem about? 

The Devil has come to town to baptize followers for the other team in order to steal their souls... do you know who your preacher is?

Even the Devil Can Quote Scripture

 

Critical Acclaim

What readers have to say about this poem?

"What happens when you give the Devil a run for his money!"

"Another great piece by our generation’s [Gen X] Genre Laureate."

"Ah such a talented woman I can only hope to be as good as you one day love your poems."

"Irreverent, but topical in our current cultural climate. Perfect."

 

Info Guide

Do you want to know more? Then visit Baptizing the Dead on Undawnted.  

 

Believe in Magic... Autumn Cider Seasonal Reads 

 

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DL Mullan is an award-winning poet. With poems in numerous publications, including academic and commercial anthologies, Ms. Mullan is becoming Generation X's Genre Poet Laureate.

Want to read some free selections? Venture over to her page on My Poetry Forum.

The creative imagination stands the test of time. 

Learn. Grown. Master... with Undawnted.

 

 

The Rain: Monsoon in the Desert's Release Party

Undawnted’s Long Form poetry re-releases its epic narrative, The Rain: Monsoon in the Desert. 

The Rain is an epic poem. As the Sonoran Desert braces for another season of torrential rains, blowing dust, and microbursts, humans and creatures alike do anything to find shelter. 

 

An unlikely friendship forms between a woman and grasshopper. 

 

It's a poem like no other. 

The Release Party on Substack...

Subscribe to A Novelist Idea and enjoy projects, but also release parties, scavenger hunts, and more. Subscribers always get the goodie bag… as a thank you for your subscription. 

Oh, did I mention the prizes for winners of the scavenger hunt? 

Join today!

 

 

 

The Scifi, Fantasy Poem Galactic Ride is Published and Now Available on Lulu

Galactic Ride is published on Celtic Heritage Day, no less. It is time to celebrate! 

I would like to thank my fellow poets on My Poetry Forum for helping me with ideas and revisions to take a short form poem and create an epic science fiction, fantasy, and supernatural Long Form poem out of it.

This poem is quite the accomplishment. I hope everyone who reads its 99 lines will appreciate the subtle motifs and great rhyme scheme. 

Genre poetry is in an arena all by itself.  You do not have to be a fan of science fiction, fantasy, or the supernatural to enjoy this piece. These readers were surprised:

"Awesome... just can't say enough about your poem." 

"A Sci-Fi/Fantasy poem. Unusual, to me anyway, and an interesting change of pace..."  

 

"...reminded me of the psychedelic era." 

To learn more about Galactic Ride, please visit its dedicate page here on Undawnted.

Thank you for the support. 

Have a great and wonderful day.

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Remember to join Undawnted's DL Mullan for Sonoran Dawn Studios' Celtic Green Book Event on April 2nd, 2022 for a chance to win this publication!

Join Us April 2nd (new date)! Sign up now...

Change of Season: Spring Dreams Seasonal Reads Program on Undawnted until May 31st

The Earth and all her creatures have awakened from their hibernation. 

The wind has turned warm. Butterflies flutter around. Bees buzz. Flowers bloom and scent the air with the fragrance of rich nectar.

The day grows longer towards summer time. Spring fever has set your senses to wild.

How do you return from cloud nine? Why, read, of course! 

Join our Spring Dreams! 

 

Thank you to Sonoran Dawn Studios for Autumn Wonders Book Event

We hope everyone enjoyed the book event on Saturday.

If you were not able to attend, don't worry. Sonoran Dawn keeps each event and party up in perpetuity. So you can visit and revisit old friends. 

Undawnted will be seen next at Sonoran Dawn Studio's New Year's Eve Party on December 31st, 2021. The event will be posted soon, watch for the link. 

Until then, support our publisher by making a purchase. If you would like event specific merchandise, then please visit the Sonoran Dawn Collection of Parties and Book Events on Zazzle. 

Memorabilia from the Autumn Wonders Book Event will be posted later this week. 

We hope you join us for the interactive party full of movies, music, and mayhem. Well, if you count sipping sparkling cider mayhem. We might get rambunctious.

Be there or be square!

 

Let the 31 Days of Halloween Commence!

Time to dust off the coffins and get out the skeletons.

That's right! It's All Hallow's Eve again. This year Undawnted is going to get into the festivities. 

31 days... oh, so many activities to partake in. The Hero's Journey continues...

Did we say: partake? Pass the cupcake! 

Let's Trick or Treat together... see you tomorrow! 

Have a great and scary day. 

On My Poetry Forum for Review: You

You is a stream of consciousness poem that blends raw emotion with a repetitive-style that allows the audience to be immersed in the depths of reminiscence and despair.

This poem is an emotive powerhouse that will be featured in the upcoming chapbook: Impetus: Read it for yourself and leave a comment. 

If you would like to read other poems by DL Mullan, be sure to subscribe to Undawnted's YouTube Channel.

Impetus is a new book of poetry from DL Mullan. From heartbreak to romantic love, emotions are the driving force of our existence. Feel them all.

"Succinctly powerful in what is expressed..."
"One of the best poems I have ever read."
"Excellent descriptive write. Nonpariel."

Take a journey. Live a lifetime.

Visit Impetus on Undawnted.

Have a great and wonderful day

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Undawnted's YouTube Channel offers poetry shorts to full-fledged poetry feature films in our Poetry Slam section. This new playlist will give you more of the rhymes you crave.

Subscribe for more award-level poems written by DL Mullan.

 

 

 

 

Autumn Cider Seasonal Reads: In the Name of Blood

 Ready for a haunting read? Try In the Name of Blood:

Riley Austin believes life is predictable. That is until she helps her friend, Tony, catch the kidnapper of three little boys. While using her sixth sense to find the missing kids, she and Tony are attacked and Riley is taken by Julian, a vampire, who wishes to use her gift for his own purposes.

When he asks for her assistance, Riley discovers a kindred spirit in Julian. Moreover, she discovers that an insane, power-hungry vampire called Wilhelm is at the center of many disappearances. A bond grows between Julian and Riley and is strengthened when she saves his life. For her own protection Julian returns her to the safety of the mortal realm.

What Julian does not realize is that Riley was never going to remain safe...

Buy In the Name of Blood on Lulu. 

Bring this vampire crime drama to life in your imagination.

 

 

My Poetry Forum Nominations for Imaginary Suicide

Forums are a great way to meet new people and gain insight into one's own writing. The provocative and evocative poem, Imaginary Suicide, was nominated twice on My Poetry Forum.

Thank you so very much.

This poem is being moved to Undawnted's YouTube Channel.

 

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Imaginary Suicide is one of the poems in the Chapbook: Turquoise. 

The healing power of color comes the emotive, evocative, and provocative chapbook that will hit every note with ease and leave you wanting more.

"Amazing."

"I love it. I can relate and "feel" the moment and the experience it brought on... thanks for sharing."

"That's f@ckin awesome!!! Wow... I love your work."

Get hooked on Turquoise today!  

It is available now for purchase on Lulu, see Turquoise for details. 

Have a great and wonderful day. 

 

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Undawnted's YouTube Channel offers poetry shorts to full-fledged poetry feature films in our Poetry Slam section. This new playlist will give you more of the rhymes you crave.

Subscribe for more award-level poems written by DL Mullan.

 

 

March Madness Quarantine Special: Saint in the Big Easy is Free for a Limited Time

As part of Undawnted's March Madness Quarantine Special, enjoy a free PDF copy of Saint in the Big Easy until Saturday night.

What is the novelette about?

After a relationship breakup, Eavanlee Zilpha Lewis finds herself wandering in the Saint Louis Cemetery No. 1 in New Orleans. In the evening, she makes a wish on Marie Laveau's tomb. Will she, will she not... find love?

Little did Eavanlee (ˈē-vən-lē) know that her answer lies in the adventure of the heart and soul. A dark, mysterious stranger leads her on a journey past her preconceived notions and straight into the heart of the matter.

Eavanlee did not need the help of spirits, she was born a Saint.

What happens when you discover the only person who can save you is you?

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Learn more on Saint's dedicated page. Download your copy free from Lulu until Saturday evening.  Remember, to please leave a review.

Have a great and wonderful day! 

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*Update: all workshops and special engagements have now been concluded, and new projects are now under Undawnted's Substack.

A writer at heart, Undawnted's own creative spark, DL Mullan, began writing short stories and poetry before adolescence. Over the years, Ms. Mullan has showcased her literary talents by self-publishing several collections of her poetry. She also writes novels, designs apparel, and creates digital art. Ms. Mullan‘s creative writing is available in digital and print collections, from academia to commercial anthologies. As an independent publisher, she produces her own book cover designs as well as maintains her own websites. She is an award-winning digital artist and poet. This year, DL Mullan has begun sharing her knowledge via A Novelist Idea Newsletter. If you too want to become a Fearless Phile, then subscribe to her newsletter on Substack.

Her innovative style teaches writers how to reach their creative potential, and write more effectively.

Learn. Grow. Master… with Undawnted.

My Poetry Forum Nomination for Loaner

Forums are a great way to meet new people and gain insight into one's own writing. The lyrical poem: Loaner was nominated on My Poetry Forum.

Thank you so very much. 

If you would like to read the poem for yourself and leave a review, then please head on over to My Poetry Forum. 

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Loaner is one of the poems in the Chapbook: Turquoise. 

The healing power of color comes the emotive, evocative, and provocative chapbook that will hit every note with ease and leave you wanting more.

"Amazing."

"I love it. I can relate and "feel" the moment and the experience it brought on... thanks for sharing."

"That's f@ckin awesome!!! Wow... I love your work."

Get hooked on Turquoise today!  

It is available now for purchase on Lulu, see Turquoise for details. 

Have a great and wonderful day. 

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Undawnted's YouTube Channel offers poetry shorts to full-fledged poetry feature films in our Poetry Slam section. This new playlist will give you more of the rhymes you crave.

Subscribe for more award-level poems written by DL Mullan.

 

 
 

New Server; New Projects; New Year of Reads

As you might have seen, Undawnted was down for a few hours as I got the servers switched over from one company to another. I was with Company X for several years but the prices kept going up and up and up. The customer service was unfriendly and lacking in assistance. So saving 66% with Company Y was a bonus. 

I am working on several projects for this year. I want to publish more chapbooks and other odds and ends so that my Seasonal Reads program has more titles to read. Those hard drive kaputs really set me back. I had three novels near completion. Now, I will have to play some catch up. 

So I know that I am behind, (I should just create and wear the Tshirt), but I am hard at work to get back into publishing mode. Poetry chapbooks will be out for this year. I am working on another project that I will launch soon. Then the hope is to begin publishing my book two's of my series. 

If I can keep from injuries and illness, then I can keep on track for this year. With my recent dizzy/black out spell and foot crunch, I was unable to do much for a couple of weeks. I still have a few more weeks of rest and healing but at least now I am not so tired and out of sorts. 

There is nothing like cranky creativity. You have negative energy fueling your exploits but those projects usually get trashed because their energy is so dissatisfying. 

I am really glad I published Turquoise before I got laid up. The energy is positive. The message is positive. The chapbook takes the reader from the lows of love and rejection to self-acceptance. That is satisfying. 

So my 2020 resolution is to get back to the heart of the matter, bring spirit and soul to my projects, and just make this a very productive year.

What are you anticipating? 

Have a great and wonderful day. 

Making the Old New Again

Once upon a time, in a place when i was healthy, I had a website dedicated to all my shite...

I tried getting my information together: biographies, bibliographies, vitaes, and other business like data onto Undawnted, and it didn't feel right. So I sat down to plot out a new strategy.

I have multiple interests that i would like to see take off in the near future: designs, art and writing, and well marketing and selling books, prints, designs, media, and apparel. I did not want several different storefronts. I wanted just one. 

So that is what I am working on. I want to make my old site new again with an updated feel and energy.

I was born in the Sonoran Desert... so that is what inspired: Sonoran Dawn Studios! The outlet for products I want to sell. In time, maybe sell other people's items too that are fantastic and creative! I really do want to edit and sell books by new authors someday...

We will see what transpires! 

So I am here. I am just trying to do too many projects at once, like always, and that means more naps! 

Have a great and wonderful day!