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Donna has always had stories in her head. When they were not swirling and gnawing, she had her head in a history book - both fiction and non-fiction. Now, she puts her love of old things, including her genealogy, to good use by writing both genealogy books and novels. She also has a book on her journey with hypothyroidism. Her novels have won numerous awards, and several have been nominated for the prestigious Ind'Tale RONE award. She has also written several smallish books, including a book on how to make history come to life for young people and a book on the 1778 Big Siege of Fort Boonesborough.

A graduate of Texas A & M University, Donna shares her love of books and writing with middle school students at a private school. She also owns ...more

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	Keeping Secrets (Children of the Light #1) 4.28 avg rating — 109 ratings — published 2014 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Rood (The Marylanders, #1) 4.41 avg rating — 51 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Binding Fire (Children of the Light, #3) 4.48 avg rating — 23 ratings — published 2015 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Tidewater Whiplash: The Winter of 1700–1701 in Tidewater Virginia

I have said it before, but I will say it again. I am constantly amazed at how much we have lost in just everyday living from the past to the present. This factoid became glaringly obvious while doing research for my latest book, The Petal Keeper. Heroine Huldah Byford is at the mercy of a dead-end marriage and the constant weather changes of the then Virginia frontier during a weather event now du Read more of this blog post »

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I enjoyed the book, but I have almost zero knowledge about hooks and influencers. I did come away with several ideas which I am working to put into play, although most of what he talks about does not apply to authors. The author does put in a lot of ...more
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Donna Porter liked Alicia Ruggieri's review of Like a Ship on the Sea (The Hilton Legacy #1): "Really enjoyed the strong thread of spiritual and personal growth for Cassie and Patrick as well as the unique backdrop of the 18th-century US shipping industry. Also enjoyed the inclusion of dogs, of course. Definitely ticks the boxes of both women'" Read more of this review »
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This book was an easy read, and it was chock full of all kinds of information, recipes, and how-tos for all kinds of different skin types. However, the editing could have been better. A few times it felt as if things were repeated in different sectio ...more
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Donna Porter made a comment on James Collins’s review of The Castor Oil Ritual: Unlock the Power of Castor Oil in This Natural Beauty Healing Guide for Ageless, Radiant Skin " I just ordered one. Been researching castor oil and this book seems like a great read with lots of information. Thank you for the review! "
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