Author Archives: Donna Maloy, Author

About Donna Maloy, Author

Captivating romantic suspense. History, mystery, and sometimes... a little touch of fantasy.

TeenWriter Tuesday: Making It Work as a Writer While You’re Still in School

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Donna Maloy, Author

Wisconsin teenager Amy Zhang played tennis after school. She went out with friends and did homework. She also wrote a book. A very good book called Falling Into Place. She was 16 when she found an agent who sold it … Continue reading →

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TeenWriter: The #WeWriteBooks Contest is almost here!

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Donna Maloy, Author

I just found out about this and couldn’t wait for TeenWriter Tuesday to tell you! The #WeWriteBooks Contest will open NEXT WEDNESDAY, September 14. Submissions may be made from September 14 through September 28 OR UNTIL THEY GET 300 ENTRIES. So hurry … Continue reading →

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Monday Advice from Editors and Agents: Three Tips for the Price of One

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Donna Maloy, Author

Today’s three tips provide some dead-on great advice about Your VOICE PITCHing your book STRIKING THE HEART of your reader The advice comes from Chris Keeslar, who’s been a leading industry professional for over 20 years. Keeslar started editing romance for Dorchester Publishing, where … Continue reading →

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Fun Friday: 4th Graders, Families and Teachers Get FREE Admission to National Parks

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Donna Maloy, Author

Explore ancient dwellings!   FREE See a waterfall taller than a building!   FREE   Fourth graders, take your family along! Teachers, download activity guides and send your whole fourth grade class! EVERY KID IN A PARK This is a terrific … Continue reading →

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TeenWriter Tuesday: Teen Playwright’s Debut

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Donna Maloy, Author

During her junior year in high school, Emma Q. Baxter wrote a coming-of-age comedy for the Paula Vogel Mentors Project, a fellowship program run by Philadelphia Young Playwrights. The project pairs aspiring student playwrights  with a professional playwright mentor for one year. Emma wrote … Continue reading →

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