Sion reading at Shakespeare & Co, Paris (Photo credit: Calvin Chan)
“Sion was the voice actor in one of our lead roles for a virtual simulation project. She was prepared, professional and easy to direct during the session. She understood the character and role, reading with lots of energy and enthusiasm. She was very friendly, and a great communicator. Sion was fun to work with and I thoroughly enjoyed directing her. I highly recommend working with her!”
– Leanne Glasser, Senior Instructional Designer at Ascend Learning
“Sion doesn’t see challenges, she sees pathways, and doesn’t give up until the destination is reached. Great listener, kind, funny. A pleasure to work with!”
– Michelle J. Gilliam, Owner & Artistic Director, Improv MKE
“Sion Dayson is a wonderfully talented, hard working, professional voice talent. Do yourself a favor and HIRE this girl!”
– Kelly McGee, voice actor & coach
WRITING HONORS/AWARDS
As a River shortlisted, 2021 Crook’s Corner Book Prize
As a River named a 2020 Hurston/Wright Legacy Award nominee in the Debut Fiction category
As a River named a 2019 Foreword INDIES Book Award Finalist
Honorary Writer-in-Residence, The Mount, Edith Wharton’s house, April 2016
Stone Court Writer-in-Residence, February-May 2016
Writer-in-Residence, Kerouac House, December 2013-February 2014
Short List for Finalists, William Faulkner Wisdom Competition, Novel Category, 2012
Semifinalist, James Jones First Novel Contest, 2012
Featured Panelist, Paris Writers’ Workshop, June 2012
Semifinalist, William Faulkner Wisdom Competition, Novel-in-Progress Category, 2011
Selected by easyJet Holidays as an “Ultimate Paris Travel Blogger,” 2011
Shortlisted, Paris Short Story Contest, 2011
Winner, 30-Word Story Contest, Smokelong Quarterly, 2010
Grant Winner, Fiction, Barbara Deming Award, 2007
Finalist, Ultra-Short Fiction Competition, The Binnacle, University of Maine, Machias, 2007
Honorable Mention, Fiction, UNO Writing Contest, 2005
Feel free to check out the “novel news” page for more information about reviews, interviews, and book prizes for As a River.
