About

Hi, I’m Joe Dawson, a dyslexic author who’s passionate about creating stories that spark imagination and adventure for young readers. I graduated in Film Production from the Arts University Bournemouth, U.K., and co-host The Bigger Boat Podcast, chronicling the life and career of Steven Spielberg.

My novel, The Goodness Potion and its Side-Effects, is a middle-grade fairytale fantasy that takes you on a wild ride with quirky characters, unexpected twists, and a potion that has some pretty unpredictable results. It’s a story about kindness, bravery, and the messy magic of life. Through it all, I hope readers discover that even the most unexpected moments can lead to something amazing.

The Goodness Potion and its Side-Effects grew out of six drafts with an estimated half a million words having been written (including notes) over a seven-year period. I write because I want to show that anyone—no matter how they learn—can be a storyteller, and that adventure is always just around the corner. When I’m not writing, I love films, attending comic conventions, exploring new ideas, and spending time with my family.

I'm currently working on a sequel to The Goodness Potion and its Side-Effects whilst exhibiting the first novel at Comic Conventions around the U.K.

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you’ll join me on this adventure and find a bit of magic along the way. To get the latest news, follow Joe on Instagram!