Truth, place, and story

Dawn Ray writes with the hope that you will feel a world rising again beneath your feet and sea. She cares deeply about truth, place, and story. Welcome to a journey of restoring, honoring, and remembering.

Restoring voices

Dawn Ray is committed to restoring the voices of the silenced. Her work, particularly 'Apocalypse of the Calusa,' aims to present history reclaimed, not apologized for or softened. Experience the thrill of resistance and a deep respect for a nation deserving to be remembered.

Honoring the calusa

'Apocalypse of the Calusa' is unique in its genre, placing the Calusa people as the central historical and cultural force. Through rigorous research, archival study, and Indigenous-centered storytelling, Dawn Ray bridges scholarship and epic literature to present a world both accurate and emotionally true.

Remembering history

Dawn Ray's author brand is built on three pillars: restoring, honoring, and remembering. Her work evokes a sense that history is being reclaimed and brought to light. Delve into narratives that are both historically accurate and emotionally resonant, bringing a silenced nation back into the forefront.

"Dawn Ray’s work is a testament to the power of Indigenous-centered storytelling. A must-read for anyone seeking to understand the true history of Florida."