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Growing up the third child of five—yes, smack dab in the middle and the only girl to boot—Donna Fasano had no idea she would one day be a published author.  Her story-telling talents came to light when she mesmerized, first, her youngest brother, and years later, her children with lively and elaborate tales of pure blarney (yes, she has a bit of Irish in her blood).

Donna sold her first manuscript in 1989, and since then has become a bestselling, award-winning author of over thirty novels and four audio books.  She writes under her own name, Donna Fasano, as well as under the pen name Donna Clayton and is known for her "smooth, polished" writing style and for creating "strong, complex" characters.  Reviewers have described her stories as "poignant," "richly textured," "enticing," and "absorbing."  The writing process can be extremely engrossing for Donna, so much so that she's missed appointments with dentists and doctors, lunches with friends and family, and once she even forgot her carpool run.  Luckily, the people in her life love her enough to make allowances for her quirkiness. 

Still happily married to her high school sweetheart, she is the mother of two grown sons who have flown the coop.  She and her husband share their home with Jake, a couch-potato black and white border collie, and Roo, a spotted tan and cream Australian cattle dog that looks (and acts) like a wild dingo.  Donna's spare time is spent laughing with friends, reading, walking the countryside and beach, or trying out new recipes from one of the many cookbooks she has collected over the years.  Oh, and one night a week, she and her hubby nab some alone time from their busy schedules to enjoy a nice glass of wine and a video—preferably a romantic comedy.  Donna also volunteers loads of hours to the children and the local missions of her small church.  She divides her time between northern Delaware and Maryland's southern seashore.

Donna loves to hear from her readers.  Please contact her through her website at www.DonnaFasano.com or www.DonnaClayton.com.

Donna Clayton