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Tune In Tomorrow - Book Tour and Giveaway

8/8/2022

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Tune In Tomorrow
by Randee Dawn
Genre: Comedy Fantasy Romance 

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REALITY TV BLENDS WITH FANTASY IN THIS NEW HILARIOUS NOVEL BY VETERAN POP CULTURE WRITER RANDEE DAWN

"I thought I’d seen everything in the galaxy of reality TV, until Randee's book!"
– Andy Cohen, Host & Executive Producer, Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, 
and New York Times bestselling author


Starr Weatherby came to New York to become… well, a star. But after years of unsuccessful struggling, she’s offered a big role – on a show no one has ever heard of. An over 400-year-old reality TV/docusoap, Tune in Tomorrow is shot beyond the "Veil" by mythical creatures, stars humans – and "streams" out to a fanatical audience of fantastic creatures, who are positive that they are getting a peek into real human lives. And in a way, they are.
But Starr's transformation from astounded newcomer to fan favorite is hardly smooth: A desperate, devious diva wants her gone; a handsome Lothario's advances are suspect; her assistant is organizing a strike – and was her predecessor dropped into a bottomless pit? Starr vows to do whatever it takes to keep her dream job, but her struggle to save the show quickly becomes a fight… for her life.
Weaving together a unique combination of pop culture, fantasy and humor, Tune in Tomorrow takes readers on a roller coaster ride behind the scenes to see how the TV sausage gets made. But amid all the wackiness, tough questions arise: What is "reality"? And what might it mean to win a prize that makes you immortal?


“Tune in Tomorrow is a book packed with some of the things that make me happiest: TV, divas behaving badly, being torn between two lovers, magical creatures and mangoes. Yes, mangoes,” Dawn says. “It’s a nutty tale of redemption and renewals, and I'm hoping everyone will tune in!”

A funny, thrilling and mysterious adventure into the alternate world of reality television, Tune in Tomorrow is perfect for fans of Jasper Fforde, Terry Pratchett, and Christopher Moore. 



ADVANCE PRAISE FOR TUNE IN TOMORROW

"Randee Dawn has single-handedly created a glittering new genre:
 the Backstage Comedy Fantasy Romance — and I want more!" 
– Ellen Kushner, World Fantasy Award-winning author of Swordspoint

“Dawn's Tune in Tomorrow is a ton of fun with a lot of heart, charming characters, and devilish foes. And it's funny as hell.” – Zin E. Rocklyn, author of Flowers for the Sea

"Few authors can open the door to another world as easily as you might turn on the TV, but Randee Dawn has the key and the remote control firmly in her hand. Flip through the fae and the grindylows, let her be your TV guide and psychopomp. You will find yourself howling at the gate for a rerun."
 – Meg Elison, author of Number One Fan 



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Maryland-born Randee Dawn is now a Brooklyn-based entertainment journalist who scribbles about the glam world of entertainment by day, then spends her nights crafting wild worlds of fiction. She's a former editor at The Hollywood Reporterand Soap Opera Digest, and these days covers the wacky world of show business for Variety, The Los Angeles Times, Emmy Magazine and Today.com. Dawn's obsessive love of all things Law & Order led her to appear in one episode and later co-author The Law & Order SVU: Unofficial Companion.  Her short fiction has appeared in numerous anthologies and online publications; she also dreams up trivia questions for BigBrain Games. Once a month she can be found hosting Rooftop Readings at Ample Hills Creamery in Brooklyn, and when not writing she's focused on her next travel destination, and hangs out with her wonderful, funny husband and fluffy Westie. She admits she reads way too many books and consumes far too many mangoes.


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Q&A with Randee Dawn
Author of Tune in Tomorrow: The Curious, Calamitous, Cockamamie Story Of Starr Weatherby And The Greatest Mythic Reality


Question: Tell us what Tune in Tomorrow is all about?
Randee Dawn: There's the story part of the book, which is about a reality TV show run by mythical creatures, for mythical creatures … but starring humans! They just find our antics as charming and hilarious and intriguing as we do theirs: We make movies and TV shows about castles and dragons and quests and fauns; well, they love hearing about our mundane things like clipping the hedges or embezzlement or adultery or changing light bulbs! But in a bigger sense it's also about what it might mean to be immortal, and how "reality" might mean different things to different people. And it's about finding your inner Starr/star!

Q: You typically write non-fiction – what inspired you to write this story and take on a whole new genre?
Dawn: I have always wanted to write a novel. I actually had written several other books about fantasy and fey creatures, but they tended to be very serious – and didn't sell to publishers. My brilliant agent gently suggested, "Maybe you should try something different." Humor is tough, and I had no idea if I could write it successfully, if not write it all. But once I dove into Starr's world and heard her in my head, the silliness came naturally.

Q: Reality TV and soap operas aren't often considered "prestige" TV – is this a mistaken perception? What are your thoughts on that, as a pop-culture writer?
Dawn: Most all of the entertainment business is goofy and strange. But it is also an endeavor people take seriously – soaps and reality shows are no different. They are their own art form, and require hard work. And, time has shown that people continue to love them!

Q: What do you hope readers will walk away with after reading Tune in Tomorrow?
Dawn: Early on, Starr gives herself a pep talk by recalling a particularly strange improv routine she had to do once: pretend to be a singing mango. It was in that strange circumstance that she was "discovered," and also where she truly fell in love with acting. So she tells herself throughout the book, whenever she needs an extra dose of courage: Be the mango. Sometimes, being the mango isn't sufficient to save her, but I hope that amid all the pratfalling and puns and general shenanigans that people come away feeling that they, too, have an inner mango. And all they have to do is tap into it to get that extra push to make their dreams come true.

Q: Out of all the fruits, why a mango?
Dawn: Because it is the most delicious of all, and I am somewhat obsessed. Also, it has a delightful name that's just fun to say!

Q: How do you get inside your character’s heads during the writing process?
Dawn: I have the whole movie of what my stories are about in my head as I'm writing, and though I don't think about this consciously, if I need to be in a character's head, I just start seeing the world through their eyes, as if I've put on virtual reality goggles. That really helps. Also, if I do write something that doesn't seem right for a particular character to do or say, it will just feel wrong. That's when I know I have to go back and make it true to the person.

Q: How did your background as a national pop-culture journalist influence the way you wrote Tune in Tomorrow?
Dawn: Often, authors are told "write what you know," which is how we as a society end up with a lot of 20-year-olds writing memoirs. Which is fine! But limiting. When you have no other expertise, you write about yourself. It took me years in the entertainment business, and years removed from covering the soap opera world, to feel ready to use that as my backdrop. And yes, it's true: Tune in Tomorrow has its roots in soap opera. Because that's what reality shows are, anyway! Soaps are wonderful ways to tell story, and even if they look like Keeping Up with the Kardashians or Selling Sunset or Grey's Anatomy today, all of those formats have their roots in the greats, like General Hospital, Days of Our Lives or The Young and the Restless. I wrote what I know!

Q: What advice would you give to a writer working on their first book?
Dawn: Be in it for the long haul. Don't expect that your first draft will be the final draft, or even the thing that you first publish. The first draft is you telling yourself the story – I heard that a long time ago, and it's incredibly true. After that, it's about making it into a story that's ready for the world to read, and that can take a lot longer than you'd expect.

Q: What is next for you? Is there another installment in Tune in Tomorrow, or what can readers expect?
Dawn: A lot depends on how Tune in Tomorrow fares. If it sells well, I've got part of a sequel planned that takes place in some of the other TV shows and movies that mythics have been cooking up. But there's always a chance I'll go back to a novel I finished during the pandemic lockdown and get it smartened up to show to my agent – about a world where all the superheroes are women.


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62 Comments
Bernie Wallace
8/8/2022 05:58:53 am

How long did it take you to write your book?

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Randee Dawn link
8/8/2022 08:07:43 am

Thanks for asking! I’ve been writing my whole life but this particular book got started in 2017. I even wrote a blog post about the timeline, up until I signed the contract. Feel free to check it out:
https://randeedawn.com/7-06-21-in-which-i-can-finally-say-i-have-a-fracking-book-contract/

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Marcy Meyer
8/8/2022 06:49:07 am

This sounds like a good story. The cover looks great.

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Randee Dawn link
8/8/2022 08:06:21 am

I love the cover, too! You have a great eye. I’m hoping it conveys what a wacky, colorful ride is in store with the story!

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Bea LaRocca
8/8/2022 11:02:42 am

I like the cover art and synopsis, Tune In Tomorrow sounds like a fun read and I am looking forward to it. Thank you for sharing your guest post and book details, I have enjoyed reading about you and your work

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Randee Dawn link
8/8/2022 03:48:42 pm

I hope you enjoy it!

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xjanelx78
8/8/2022 11:05:23 am

Really nice cover and excerpt, looking forward to reading this!

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Randee Dawn link
8/8/2022 03:49:52 pm

Awesome! Hope you love it!

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Beyond Comps
8/8/2022 11:33:46 am

Great cover!

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Randee Dawn link
8/9/2022 02:37:10 am

I totally agree!

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Sherry
8/8/2022 11:46:14 am

Looks like a very interesting book.

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Randee Dawn link
8/9/2022 02:37:36 am

I hope you pick up a copy and love it!

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Eva Millien
8/8/2022 11:53:48 am

Congratulations on your upcoming release of Tune in Tomorrow, Randee, sounds like a great book! Good luck with your book and the tour!

Thanks for sharing it with me and have a marvelous week!

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Randee Dawn link
8/9/2022 02:38:00 am

Thank you! I hope you enjoy the read!

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Wendy Jensen
8/8/2022 12:40:21 pm

The book details sound like a HILARIOUS NOVEL.

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Randee Dawn link
8/9/2022 02:38:47 am

PHEW! Then I have (almost) done my job! Here's hoping you still think so after reading it!

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Rita Wray
8/8/2022 01:05:34 pm

I like the cover.

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wendy hutton
8/8/2022 01:54:54 pm

this sounds like a very interesting story, thanks

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Jon Heil
8/8/2022 03:04:24 pm

Keep it up!

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Terri Quick
8/8/2022 04:09:55 pm

Loving the cover

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Peggy Salkill
8/8/2022 05:41:55 pm

Love the cover!

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bn100
8/8/2022 06:37:57 pm

interesting

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Debbie P
8/9/2022 12:21:11 am

This sounds like a great read. Nice cover!

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Michele Soyer
8/9/2022 08:59:43 am

I could use a good comedy right now...

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Nancy
8/9/2022 06:47:37 pm

Tune In Tomorrow by Randee Dawn sounds like a fun and entertaining read.

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Barbara Montag
8/10/2022 11:24:57 am

Comedy Fantasy Romance - Great I love this for relaxation!
Thank you for sharing this.

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Kim Kern
8/10/2022 07:59:01 pm

Great cover an great title.

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Jen L
8/10/2022 09:49:48 pm

Enjoyed the interview

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Susan Smith
8/11/2022 02:50:26 pm

Sounds like a great book. I like the cover.

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Amy F
8/11/2022 04:04:53 pm

This sounds like a fun read!

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Francine A
8/12/2022 06:17:37 pm

Sounds like a good read

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David Basile
8/12/2022 07:53:15 pm

Looks like a interesting read

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Ellie Wright
8/12/2022 10:34:10 pm

I enjoyed the excerpt. I'm looking forward to reading it.

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David Hollingsworth
8/12/2022 11:14:12 pm

This book sounds great!

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Cynthia C
8/13/2022 11:21:08 am

Looks good. I like books with a sense of humor.

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Valerie Seal
8/13/2022 01:07:48 pm

Intriguing!

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Debbi Wellenstein
8/13/2022 02:21:58 pm

I enjoyed the guest post. Thanks for the giveaway!

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Ann Fantom
8/13/2022 02:46:52 pm

This sounds like an interesting book and I also like the cover.

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Angela Heerde
8/13/2022 07:46:10 pm

I like book details

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Walter Sidor
8/14/2022 08:52:02 am

Like the idea of this book, would love to read it.

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kelly tupick
8/14/2022 12:51:32 pm

The book sounds interesting.

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Allison Swain
8/14/2022 03:46:57 pm

I love a good romance, this looks like a cute read! Thank you for the giveaway :)

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Thomas Gibson
8/14/2022 04:03:02 pm

Congrats on your tour! Best wishes!

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Stephanie Liske
8/14/2022 05:03:45 pm

I like the book details.

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beth shepherd
8/15/2022 05:28:55 pm

This looks like a great read

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Calvin
8/17/2022 09:04:57 pm

Excellent book, gz on tour.

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Christy R.
8/18/2022 12:35:21 pm

The book details sound great. Love the art work on the cover.

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Karin
8/19/2022 12:29:50 am

Sounds like a great read

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K
8/19/2022 10:34:16 pm

Really neat book cover art-- I can't wait to give this a read!! Thanks so much for sharing.

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Leah
8/22/2022 06:46:04 am

Hah I love the premise of this! :) I like the cover, too. Congrats to the author. :)

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Julie Bickham
8/24/2022 03:21:50 pm

Looks like its going to be a great read!

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Judy Gregory
8/24/2022 08:40:41 pm

An interesting concept.

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Daniel M
8/25/2022 11:56:44 am

like the cover

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Jonathan W
8/25/2022 07:47:40 pm

Sounds very amusing, maybe even some elements reminiscent of Douglas Adams, which would be a high compliment if so!

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BILL HOFF
8/25/2022 09:13:27 pm

Looking forward to reading this book

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Meghan R.
8/25/2022 10:05:57 pm

I'd love to read this book! Thank you so much for hosting this giveaway!

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Renata
8/26/2022 12:45:21 am

Sounds good!

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Bridgett Wilbur
8/26/2022 08:54:48 am

I just would love to read your book and I love your cover.

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Christina Gail Pearce
8/26/2022 10:49:16 am

I can't wait to read it!

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Jen Reed
8/26/2022 01:54:02 pm

The book details sound so fun to read. It seems truly original!

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Candie L
8/26/2022 04:04:03 pm

The title really invites me to pick it up and read more. Thank you

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Carolyn D
8/26/2022 04:57:31 pm

The book sounds interesting with the concept of humans acting as mythical creatures. The cover seems fitting of the description of the story.

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