A proud Los Angeles native with deep roots in the historic, culture-rich Leimert Park- Crenshaw Disctrict, Dawn M. Knight is a legacy author whose creative journey was forged through resilience and passion. As an L.A. girl she had a time in her late teens and early 20’s hanging tough with her girls, clubbing, enjoying life after high school (Shout out to my alma mater St. Bernard’s High School, especially the c/o ‘86!). But then she met her Prince Charming and settled down as a devoted wife and soon after, a loving dedicated mother. She self-published her debut novel, Kismet: A Story of Love, Friendship, Obsession and Fate, in July 2000 following the tragic loss of her late husband, Patrick. A year after Kismet’s debut she returned to college and earned her bachelor’s degree in English (with an emphasis on writing) from Loyola Marymount University. As a single mother, chasing Hollywood dreams wouldn’t cut it, so she kept her creative writing hidden away in spiral notebooks, while building a distinguished corporate career in Talent Acquisition and Executive Headhunting. She also devoted years to the study and practice of Meditation (specifically Breath Work) and became a certified Meditation Coach and Practitioner. Yet writing has always remained her true passion/ calling. With L.A. Girl, a fictionalized coming-of-age journey inspired by her own early years (and that of her late husband’s, Patrick), she honors her roots and shares a deeply meaningful piece of Los Angeles history (with a fictional twist) with the world.