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Donna Alward

Donna grew up in a small farming community in New Brunswick, Canada.  From her earliest recollection she always had her nose in a book, either studying, reading for enjoyment, and even doing “reports” during summer break!

After high school she got her B.A. with a Major in English and a minor in Psychology, winning an award for Creative Writing in her senior year.  She ended up working for the provincial government in the Treasury department of all places, and went on to work temporary assignments throughout the government over the next two years.

After getting married, she moved to Alberta, working first for an environmental organization and then a civil engineering firm.  After the birth of her first child, she and her husband decided she’d be a stay at home mom, and another daughter followed. 

It was post partum depression that really got Donna writing again.  In October of 2001 she was visiting family, and her sister told her to stop whining and write a book.  Just do it.  No excuses.
She did.  She went home and penned "A Sister's Destiny", which was promptly rejected. 
What started out as therapy and an “outlet” soon became an addiction; a calling.  Several manuscripts followed, and in July of 2006 she got “the call” from Harlequin Mills and Boon! 
When asked what she loves most about her job, she admits it’s the most fun she’s ever had.  She can work in her jammies, has no commute, and gets to google potential heroes!  She confesses, “I like the weekends, but I get excited for Monday to come around so I can work again.  There aren’t many that can say that about their job!”

You can see what’s happening with Donna at www.donnaalward.com.