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T. Dawn Gatling Coates
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Now Available — New 2nd Edition
Jason’s Wish
Book One
Children’s Fiction · Ages 7–12 · 2nd Grade Reading Level & Up
When you’ve spent most of your life in an orphanage, sometimes wishes are all you have. Seven-year-old Jason and his best friend Arnold navigate hope, disappointment, and the unexpected ways family finds you. Now in a beautifully illustrated 2nd edition with a built-in vocabulary glossary.
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Author of
Rain & Jason’s Wish
Hi, I’m T. Dawn Gatling Coates
I didn’t start out as a “natural” writer. I grew up with a learning disorder that made organizing my thoughts and writing feel impossible. But I had stories inside me that needed to get out — and I was determined to figure out how to do it with excellence.
Today I’m a published author, writing coach, video editor, and founder of Break of Dawn Ink and Scribe Academy, based in Cumming, Georgia. Through my books and courses, I help writers and scribes finish their manuscripts and step into their calling.
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You have a story inside you. Maybe it’s been living in your head for years. Maybe it’s a testimony that could set someone free. Scribe Academy gives you the framework, the tools, and the community to finally get it out.
From plot structure to dialogue, master the foundations of storytelling at your own pace.
Learn how to steward your prophetic voice and write the vision with clarity and excellence.
Join a tribe of like-minded scribes who understand your calling and will cheer you on.
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Scribe Academy was created for the writers who feel overlooked, stuck, or unsure where to start. Your words matter — and God chose you to write them.
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Words That Mean Everything
Rain is an awesome book to read! You can’t put it down. When you think you found a good stopping point, you just have to read one more chapter. I really enjoyed this book. I don’t enjoy reading but this book was an easy read.
Katrina Fonville
Reader — Rain
This book is an amazing masterpiece that brings you into the life of a beautifully broken young woman and reminds you that there’s nothing and no one that God can’t heal. A true must-read!
Natarielle Powell
Reader — Rain
Jason’s Wish was very interesting and keeps the reader into it the whole time. It showed a lot of emotion and makes you imagine the places they go.
Nile Clark, Age 13
Reader — Jason’s Wish
I enjoyed this book to the fullest. It captured the heartache, shame and anger that so many Christian families try to cover up. Revealing that love covers a multitude of sins if you allow love to have its way.
Jamie Johnson
Reader — Rain
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