Donna McGillivray

Reading has always been an escape from the busy life of being a wife, mother and career woman for Donna. Finding herself alone after the children were grown, she began to pursue her passion for writing. Her goal was to write stories that would take the reader away from the reality of daily living to escape in fantasy, if only for a few hours. Not writing in a traditional genre, she hopes she has succeeded in that goal. Whether it is contemporary, paranormal or intrigue, stories keep filling her mind and finding themselves on paper for your reading pleasure. Donna has three wonderful children along with two great sons-in-law and four fantastic grandchildren, one of whom has a lovely wife. Having been raised in the cold country of Zion, Illinois, she opted out for the sunshine of Glendale, Arizona, and likes it best when the temperature hits one hundred degrees. Donna would love to hear from her readers visit author's site

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Writing is an emotional process. Some days the words flow and some days I sit in front of the computer for hours and delete more than I write, but no matter the mood of the day I can’t help but put myself in that chair and type.

I have always wanted to write a book, but raising a family, working and being a wife took my time and attention. When I turned fifty years old with my children grown and I was left alone I began to pursue my passion.

I’m just an ordinary grandmother whose source of caffeine is diet coke and favorite food is chocolate. I like to bake and as I get older I find I enjoyed the process more when my children and grandchildren were standing on a chair helping me by breaking eggs to spill all over the floor and flour flying everywhere. Now that they are grown I buy more treats than I make, but I have many recipes I’m willing to share with anyone interested.

Wisdom comes with age. I’ve heard that my entire life, but never took it seriously. Now I do believe it is true. So many things we concentrated on as young adults are so unimportant when you age and look at the grand scheme of things. The most important things I’ve learned is never to take anything or anyone for granted, never judge people before you have a chance to know them, and most important of all is to make sure you take time to smell the roses, as someone once said. Love your family and let them know it. Take time for the people you love and escape in the fantasy of a good book whenever you have a chance.

I live in sunny Arizona and love the heat of summer and the mildness of winter. The only time I miss the snow of Illinois is on Christmas Eve. I cherish my children and grandchildren and am so terribly proud of each and every one.

I have four books published with Whiskey Creek Press: Amaya’s Keep, The Letter, Protecting Rena and The Grant. It has been an entire year between my last book and my latest, SOUL SAVERS, that is making its debut in March 2008, but I think you’ll find it was worth waiting for.
SOUL SAVERS is a book about a ghost of fifty years waiting to move on to eternity after walking into Lake Michigan on a cold December night to commit suicide, and the young woman and man charged with sending him on his way. On their quest to send Dean on his way, Alex and Raechel uncover long held secrets and family connections that threaten to jeopardize the love they have found for each other.

I love hearing what my readers think of my stories and can be reached at donnasdesk@cox.net or you can check out my website at www.donnasdesk.com or just send me a note to say hi. I am pleased to answer all emails.