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SHHHH!!! Writing in progress. Tiptoe softly on these pages. I won't be on much until I get Jessup book 2 finished in the rough draft. I'll keep you posted on the progress.....


I gladly swap reads! I don't like to read lots of gore, or lots of explicit language. My date book is open, and I love to read, so please message me---but the quickest way to get a swap, is comment on my story!!

Okay, now that we have that out of the way:

First, a note about my baby, Jessup and the Teleporter: The book is complete, and I have it all posted. If you want to help me, read the last 3 chapters and let me know what I can do to improve the ending!~

I have been inspired to write book #2 about Jessup. It is shaping up to be as funny and insightful about divorce and blended families, as book #1.

Also, I am trying hard to reach the Editor's Desk and would be honored if you put me on your bookshelf as long as possible. A warm, blessed THANK YOU to all my supporters, and to those who love Jessup, and I empathize with those who have experienced divorce and it's pain.

Thank you for all my friends, and for all the great crits, and support. Thanks for your part in helping me make Jessup a tightly woven, and much better story.

If you want to trade swaps, I am more than willing. I don't like erotica, lots of horrible violence, or plain evil. I love YA, christian, thrillers, bios, and clean (no erotica) romances.

I was born and raised in rural Indiana, but moved to rural Kentucky years later. I am a single mother to 4 sons (3 of whom are grown, and a 4rd nearly there!), and grandma to a darling granddaughter. I've been a writer since third grade. In 1981, I won our school's coveted Writer of the Year award. Two years straight, I won First, then Second place in the Wesleyan Advocate's writing contest. Then, I had my first publishing experience in my early twenties. Since then, I've had articles and short stories published in Christian magazines. My first book was published seven years ago for young adults. I enjoy writing books with teenage characters facing adult situations.

I am actively seeking an agent/publisher. I have three more YA novels written, with more in the works. I am definitely NOT a one-book-wonder!
I want to thank Bradley Wind for my new book cover!
Please contact me at donnahale65@gmail.com

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