A new adventure awaits! This week we are off to Edinburgh, Scotland. Join me as I explore some medieval castles, and see the sites that inspired my madcap romantic fantasy, Another Quest. #TravelTuesday #writing #photography #MaryShelley #Frankenstein #history #love #Staircases

Who’s ready for some cuteness? Come explore the Long Island Game Farm with me, as I pet adorable fur babies and reflect on George Orwell’s Animal Farm. #TravelTuesday #photography #writing #BabyGoats #Alpaca #Nature #Liberty #Inspiration #Life #Deer #Bison #Turtles #Fox #Love #ClassicBooks 📚💙

Explore the Vanderbilt Museum with me this #TravelTuesday as I channel Nick Carraway from The Great Gatsby and visit homes on the Gold Coast of Long Island that inspired F. Scott Fitzgerald. #SeaLife #JulesVerne #writing #collection #mummy #Yachts #1920’s #ArtDeco #photography #RoseGarden 📚💙

This #TravelTuesday, we leave the Sonoran Desert in Arizona and head to the Gold Coast Mansions of Long Island, NY, to follow in the footsteps of F. Scott Fitzgerald. #photography #writing #Beach #TheGreatGatsby #balance #romance #NiickCarraway #NYStateParks #1920’s #Trails #Nature #Fiction #Book

With mattroywriter.bsky 's poem, "Funeral for a Veteran," we get to see the author this time around, too! . . . . . #poems #poetry #poemoftheday #poetryread #poem #thequarterly #poetryreading

If you're local to the SoCal area, come down to Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles (San Pedro) for Book Lover's Weekend!!! I'll be there on June 6th with my books & to do a reading! Stop by! Say hi! Find a new favorite read! Get a book signed!!! 📚💙 #booksky #readersky

Last post of my haunted adventures in Southern Arizona. This #TravelTuesday, step into the Sonoran Desert with me for some mindful meditation. The practice of walking in nature and connecting with ancestors has always brought me clarity and peace. 💓 #Writing #Inspiration #photography #ghosts #love

My haunted adventures in Arizona continue this #TravelTuesday as we descend into the depths of Colossal Cave. “I should have stayed with the group.” #HauntedTravel #photography #sharks #writing #paranormal #Stalagmites #Stalactites #SpookyPlaces #Caverns #ghosts #HistoricPlaces #MountainPark

This #TravelTuesday, we are off to Colossal Cave Mountain Park in Vail, Arizona. I’m sure it’s beautiful any time of the year, but covered in glistening snow, it was magical. Take a look. ⬇️

A young wizard’s journey to reconcile his past goes sideways when he is robbed and taken to a cursed and decrepit village where things aren’t as they appear. One guest turns into another, and he must rely on the last people he ever would have chosen to keep moving forward. #QuestPit #ROMCOM #NA

A young wizard’s journey to reconcile his past goes sideways when he is robbed and taken to a cursed and decrepit village where things aren’t as they appear. One guest turns into another, and he must rely on the last people he ever would have chosen to keep moving forward. #QuestPit #ROMCOM #NA

Some say that Bisbee, Arizona is haunted… Join me as I continue exploring this old mining town, and tell me what you think. #TravelTuesday #Ghosts #Paranormal #writing #photography #Haunted #SpookyPlaces #Abandoned #Death #Grief

Do you believe in ghosts? This #TravelTuesday, see what happens when the sun sets in Bisbee, Arizona. #Writing #Paranormal #Haunted #mines #dead #SpookyPlaces #orbs #spirits #CityPark #ScaryStories

Inspired by Monty Python's Life of Brian, Willow, and Robin Hood: Men in Tights. #PosterPit #RF #NA #Q 🧙‍♂️A wizard struggling with his powers 🗡️A GNC thief with a grudge 🤪 Dysfunctional found family 🏹 Lots of armed men 🥕Cursed Carrot Fields 💘 Antiheroes find true love?!? WHEN REGULAR QUESTS WON’T DO

Inspired by Monty Python's Life of Brian, Willow, and Robin Hood: Men in Tights. #PosterPit #RF #NA #Q 🧙‍♂️A wizard struggling with his powers 🗡️A GNC thief with a grudge 🤪 Dysfunctional found family 🏹 Lots of armed men 🥕Cursed Carrot Fields 💘 Antiheroes find true love?!? WHEN REGULAR QUESTS WON’T DO

Heading to Bisbee, Arizona this #TravelTuesday. If you love haunted adventures, this is the place to be. It starts in the dark mines. #Photography #Writing #Love #SpookyPlaces #GhostHunting #Paranormal #GoldMines #Grief #History #Libraries #RoadTrip

I'll be participating in the upcoming @narratess.com Indie Book Sale! 💚 Check out indiebook.sale April 11-13 for HUNDREDS of books! My short novel #Touched will be FREE! 💌Romantasy 🌼Cozy Vibes 🌈Queer Rep 😌A Cast to Root For 💕3 Couples 🤫Secret Relationships 👨‍👨‍👦Family Dynamics 💐Flowers __ 💙📚 🌈✒️ 🌈📚

This #TravelTursdsy we visit the Wild West and Tombstone, Arizona. It wasn’t what I expected, but maybe it was the confrontation I needed. #writing #photography #inspiration #grief #death #trauma #love #cowboy #history #costume

Last post of my Northern Portugal adventure. I hope to visit Porto again soon. 💓 #TravelTuesday #writing #photography #inspiration #doors #green #EmilyDickinson #Hope

This #TravelTuesday we are off to Livraria Lello, one of the prettiest book stores in the world. 📚💙 #Books #Writing #Photography #Inspiration #Hope #Doors #Stars #NewBeginnings #LePetitPrince #Dreams

It’s St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀 A perfect day to continue my story of visiting Porto, encountering the mysterious Green Doors, and finding Hope. #photography #wtiring #Porto, #DuoroRiver #Sunshine #Art #Staircases #Colors #Gaia

Dare to dream this #TravelTuesday as we explore the beautiful Sé do Porto in Portugal. #writing #photography #inspiration #hope #green #doors #AzulejosTiles #sculpture #monument #art #grief #conviction #romance #tomb #archway #column #strength #perserverance

Porto is such a vibrant city. It woke me from a long sleep. Check out some of the fun #StreetArt I found while heading to São Bento Railway Station. #Writing #Photography #Inspiration #Hope #Doors #Sculpture #Graffitti #Murals #Monumemts #Grief #Architecture #AzulejosTiles #Romance #Colors #Love

This is Mr. Carrot. He plays the incredibly important, completely irreplaceable, heart wrenching role of CARROT in my #NA romantic fantasy/comedy, Another Quest. An unhinged story with carrots, Querying soon. #UnhingedPit #R #F #C #Q

Down we go into the catacombs this #TravelTuesday as we explore underneath Igreja de São Francisco. #photography #writing #inspiration #Graves #Grief #Love #Hope #Doors #FamousChurches #HauntedPlaces #SpookyTrips #FranciscanOrder #FrancisOfAssisi

Yay! 🎉 I started my website, dawnberkoski.com, last May. I have no clue if this milestone is good or not, but I’ll take it! It’s important to celebrate the little things. 😊 And most of my views come from #BlueSky, so thank you so much for the love and support. It means a great deal to me. 💓

🎵Come with me to a castle on the sea. This #TravelTuesday, explore the ruins of Forte de São Francisco Xavier in Porto, Portugal, and contemplate love and loss as we visit famous statues along the beach. #Writing #Photography #grief #inspiration ##mystery #hope #GreenDoors #watercolor #sculpture

Monty Python's Life of Brian x Willow x Robin Hood: Men in Tights. #NA Welcome to the Medieval Kingdom of Lindley, #Cupit! *A wizard struggling with his powers *A GNC thief with a grudge *Dysfunctional found family *Lots of armed men *Anti-heroes find true love?!? When regular quests won't do.

What does a Greek goddess, sardines, and a giant rabbit have in common? Join me this #TravelTuesday as I continue my travels through Portugal and find out! 😁 #writing #photography #Environment #Conservation #GreekMythology #StreetArt #AzulejosTiles #DuoroRiver #Food #Doors #Mystery #Love

Psst. Spread the word. The only thing more powerful than hate is love. 💓

But what about the cuisine? What did you eat in Porto? This post is for my foodie friends. Alas, culinary literature is not my passion or forte. 😁 #Travel #Photography #food #MichelinStar #writing #inspiration #GreenDoors #Mystery #Hope #Romance #Porto #Portugal #Ruins #Friendship #Dining

Check out the streets of Guimarães, Portugal with me, a turning point in my story of the green doors and my travels through Northern Portugal. #TravelTuesday #Hearts #Writing #Inspiration #Mystery #Photography #MedievalHistory #FamousChurches #Shrine #Change #Hope #Romance #NewBeginnings

#TravelTuesday! This week we head inside The Palace of the Dukes of Braganca, Guimaraes, Portugal. #Photography #Writing #Inspiration #History #Art #Tapestries #Architecture #Kings #MedievalCastle #Green #Mystery #Doors #Fortress

Guimarães Castle, Portugal. This is one of the Medieval castles that inspired my romcom fantasy, Another Quest. My homage to The Princess Bride, Monty Python's Life of Brian, and Willow. For young adults and immature adults everywhere. Coming to inboxes soon! #TravelTuesday #BluePit #Writing

Visit the beautiful and mysterious Sé de Braga with me as I continue my exploration of Braga, Portugal. #photography #writing #inspiration #doors #Roman #History #Death #blackbird #wings #Mudejar #Art #WoodCarving #Tomb #Cathedral #daydreams #PortugueseTile #vampires #demons #angels #TravelTuesday

Happy New Year! 🎉

This #TravelTuesday, I’m sharing photos from the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga, Portugal. A hauntingly beautiful place to visit. #Photograohy #Writing #Inspiration #Stairs #mystery #doors #garden #FamousChurches #Europe #Baroque #TheSacredWay #Sins #Pilgrimage #Redemption #Romance #Hope

This week we explore one of the oldest wine producers in the Douro River Valley. I really wanted to stomp on some grapes, but it will have to remain on my To-Do List. 😁 #Portugal #TravelTuesday #Writing #Inspiration #Doors #Green #Weddings #Chapel #Romance #Vineyard #OakBarrels #Dining

Want to take a boat ride? Then come with me this #TravelTuesday as I explore the Douro River Valley in Portugal and find connection with all things green. #Photography #Writing #Inspiration #Vineyard #Port #Wine #Olives #Food #Romance #Green #Doors #RiverCruise #Crossroad #Earth #Environment #UNESCO

It’s #TravelTuesday! Let’s go to Amarante, Portugal and search for the tomb of São Gonçalo, the patron saint of love, 💓 #photography #writing #inspiration #FamousChurches #relics #soulmates #hope #Love #Romance #History #Portuguese. #Amar #Tolkien

#XmasDIYChocolates 🍊Chocolate-covered candied orange peels🍫 Today, I prepped the orange peels, as they need about 11 days to candy! Honestly, this part is 90% of the work… after that, it's just 5 mins every other day.

When you stop looking, you may find it. This #TravelTuesday, come with me to Porto, Portugal. A new adventure awaits! #photography #writing #inspiration #travel #StreetArt #Murals #Ruins #DomLuisBridge #DouroRiver #Atlantic #Ocean #Sea #Cities

Happy Thanksgiving! 💓

The ending of my trip to Transylvania and The Ritual of the Living Dead. 🩸Find out what happened on my last night in Romania. #Photography #Travel #VampireBook #Dracula #BramStoker #Dining #Haunted #SpookyPlaces #Food #VladTepes #art #mural #history #BirthdayParty #ParanormalRomance ♥️

The clock was ticking as I searched Old Town, Bucharest for the palace of Vlad the Impaler. This #TravelTuesday, find out what happened on my last day in Romania. #VampireBook #Dracula #Writing #Inspiration #FamousChurches #Transylvania #Demons #Angels #ValleyOfTheKings #raven #crypt #castle #heart

Want to go inside this 300-year-old monastery with me? This #TravelTuesdsy, see what happened at Stavropoleous Church in Old Town, Bucharest, as my search for life beyond the grave continues. #photography #VampireBook #writing #inspiration #VladTepes #murals #art #door #dracula #ParanormalRomance

Raised by corporate vampires with little freedom or choice, Alex is used to Yakuza business rivals and back-alley deals. But nothing prepares him for Jason, a witty bartender who challenges everything he knows, and who harbors secrets as deadly as the vampires after him. #questpit #PR #Q #A #writing

This #TravelTuesdsy is all about art! Come with me to explore the streets of Bucharest, Romania as my search for vampires continues. #photography #VladTepes #Food #Breakfast #StreetArt #VanGogh #Sunflowers #Stars #Murals #Paintings #Dracula #VampireBook #UmbrellaStreet #Macca-Villacrosse

#HappyHalloween 💀🎃 👻👀 I want to see costumes!

Alex is used to Yakuza business rivals and back-alley deals. But nothing prepares him for Jason, a witty bartender who challenges everything he knows, and who harbors secrets as deadly as the vampires after them. I Am Chosen~A different type of love story. #ghostpit #A #PR #Q #HappyHalloween 👻🧛‍♀️