Ian Dawson has been a storyteller since childhood. He entertained family and friends with puppet shows and comic strips, and he later channeled his creativity into presentations during his school years.
Ian's passion for film, TV, and theater led him to earn a Bachelor's degree in Dramatic Art from UC Davis in 2003. During his time there, he wrote and directed a play and several short films. He also had his work produced at Sacramento State University in 2005. While in the Sacramento area, Ian contributed to organizations like the Sacramento Educational Cable Consortium and Davis Media Access, where he honed his skills in writing and producing content.
In 2007, Ian made the move to Los Angeles and achieved a Master's degree in Screenwriting from Cal State Northridge in 2010. During his time at CSUN, he crafted multiple screenplays and gained invaluable experience through internships at Lionsgate and Paramount Pictures.
In 2018, Ian introduced readers to his Young Adult novel, The Field, followed by its sequel, Midnight House, in 2021. Apart from writing, Ian's interests include reading, cooking, travel, and making people laugh. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California.
