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Donna Galanti

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Donna Galanti is the award-winning children's book author of the Unicorn Island series, Joshua and the Lightning Road series, Loon Cove Summer, and The Secret Winners Club as well as the paranormal thriller Element Trilogy for adults. She has lived in fun locations including England, her family-owned campground in New Hampshire, and in Hawaii where she served as a U.S. Navy photographer.

Donna is an avid outdoor adventurer and nature lover. When Donna’s not wandering the woods seeking magic and wonder, you can usually find her biking or kayaking. For more information on her books, school visits, and events, visit her at: www.donnagalanti.com.


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Donna Galanti Hi Victoria, Congratulations on winning a copy of Loon Cove Summer! I'm so happy you're excited to get it. :) It can take up to 2 weeks to arrive from…moreHi Victoria, Congratulations on winning a copy of Loon Cove Summer! I'm so happy you're excited to get it. :) It can take up to 2 weeks to arrive from the print warehouse. In the meantime, I'm also sending you some book SWAG separately to enjoy with the book. I hope you love Loon Cove Summer and would be so grateful if you would leave a brief, honest review online with GR and other online book sellers. It helps readers find our books! Thank you and happy reading!
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A Human Element

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Nostalgic travels, moves + book festivals, awards, and recs!

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The past month has been a flurry of activity with moving homes, traveling, friend meetups, and book festivals. We moved back to a favorite place in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, which was very timely since I had two local school visits here this week and was invited by the Doylestown Bookshop to be a guest author with […]

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Calling all magic and mystery lovers! ZIGZAG GIRL is a mesmerizing noir-tinged thriller that blends the suspense of The Prestige with the mystery of Knives Out in Atlantic City’s shadowy magic underworld. With vivid, cinematic writing and atmospheric ...more
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"Many elements make up this coming-of-age story, including protecting loons, saving a campground, and first crushes, but the overarching theme is Sarah's struggle with her mom's loss. At 13, she feels like everyone has figured out what they want out o" Read more of this review »
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What a wonderful introduction for kids about this iconic trail blazer! I love how the author focused on Gloria's observations of her world around her to then take action and inspire changes for women. An ideal book for a new generation of young girls ...more
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“We all have something redeemable in us, no matter how small." - Laura Armstrong, A Human Element”
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“If I become like you, then how can I live with all the things I've done?” - X-10”
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“If you're going to kill me, do it fast.” - Laura Armstrong”
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message 21: by Daniel

Daniel Kemp Hello there, Donna, it's been some time since we communicated. I hope you're well!


message 20: by Beth

Beth Hi Donna,
Thanks for befriending this fellow author on Goodreads!


message 19: by Zoë

Zoë Sharp Hi Donna. Thanks so much for Friending me. How's the writing going with you here?


message 18: by Carole

Carole Gill hello Donna, thanks so much for befriending me.


message 17: by Renee

Renee Vincent I'm so glad to connect with you on Goodreads, Donna! I look forward to reading your reviews.


Giok Ping Ang Hello Donna,
Very pleased to be your Goodreads friend!


message 15: by A.R.

A.R. Donna, thanks for the add!


message 14: by Derek

Derek Grant Thanks, for looking me up, Donna.


message 13: by Debbie

Debbie Johansson Hi Donna. Thanks for the friendship! :)


Jeannie and Louis Rigod Thank You for the friendship here. I will look up the Human Element soon. Happy reading/writing.


message 11: by Joseph

Joseph Badal Good to connect with you. My 5th thriller, SHELL GAME, was just released. Check it out.
http://www.josephbadalbooks.com
SHELL GAME by Joseph Badal


Aestas Book Blog Hi Donna - thank you for your interest in my blog! I will look your book up tonight :))


message 9: by Andy

Andy Thank you for friendship Donna,
very nice to meet you here on Goodreads :)


message 8: by Donna

Donna Galanti Dianna wrote: "Thanks for the friends request :)"

Absolutely! Nice to meet here.


message 7: by Donna

Donna Galanti Simon wrote: "Thanks for looking me up, Donna."

You're welcome! Nice to meet up here.


message 6: by Simon

Simon Thanks for looking me up, Donna.


Dianna Hardy Thanks for the friends request :)


message 4: by Donna

Donna Galanti A.M. wrote: "Thank you for accepting my friend request. :)"

You're welcome! Nice to meet up here. :)


message 3: by Rai

Rai Hi Donna,

Very glad to meet you! Thanks for being a friend :)

Best of luck with all of your writing!

Rai


message 2: by Debra

Debra Brown Hi Donna, thanks for friending me!


Tamara Rose Blodgett Hi Donna! Thanks for your friendship =D


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