About Donna
Donna McDine is an award-winning children's author, Honorable Mention in the 77th Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competition and two Honorable Mentions in the 78th Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competition. Donna’s stories and features have been published in many print and online publications, and her first book, The Golden Pathway, will be published through Guardian Angel Publishing as we... More
Donna's Blog: Write What Inspires You - Recent Posts
| 7/27/2010 | Guardian Angel Publishing Announces June 2010 Releases (2 Comments )
 Guardian Angel Publishing is pleased to announce their June 2010 releases:Burgher and the WoebegoneAuthor: Kim Chatel Illustrator: Samantha Bell BURGHER and the Woebegone An interactive- "choose your own ending" chapter book about a... Read the rest of this post |
| 7/25/2010 | The Bug that Plagued the Entire Third Grade (2 Comments )
 2009 DFP Awards: Best Children's Book:Ignoring his running nose and worsening cold, Matt’s single-minded pursuit of a rare bug wreaks havoc on his school, his teachers, and his classmates.This amusing picture book celebrates the ambitious spirit... Read the rest of this post |
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Profile Comments
Comment by Penny Ehrenkranz on 5/6/2010 5:36:43 PM:
Congratulations on reaching 100 followers on your blog!
Congratulations on reaching 100 followers on your blog!
Comment by Rhonda Fischer on 2/24/2010 2:29:16 PM:
Not sure I wrote this twice but Randy Kazandy is also at Guardian Angel Publishing. I love that company and it is very easy to work with.
Good luck with your book.
Not sure I wrote this twice but Randy Kazandy is also at Guardian Angel Publishing. I love that company and it is very easy to work with.
Good luck with your book.
Comment by Rhonda Fischer on 2/24/2010 2:24:59 PM:
Hi Donna,
The Laura Bush event was wonderful. Laura is such a witty person and she is a Randy Kazandy fan. I met up with Jobson Optical who now carry the Randy Kazandy book and Essilor Foundation were all wonderful to work with. At the event they gave 1000 free eye exams, gave kids who couldn't... more
The Laura Bush event was wonderful. Laura is such a witty person and she is a Randy Kazandy fan. I met up with Jobson Optical who now carry the Randy Kazandy book and Essilor Foundation were all wonderful to work with. At the event they gave 1000 free eye exams, gave kids who couldn't... more
Comment by Rhonda Fischer on 2/18/2010 3:57:53 PM:
Hi Donna,
I also write for 24 online chronicles and review books for the San Francisco/Sacramento book reviews. They are going through big changes right now and we hold our breath each month. Lots going on!
Hi Donna,
I also write for 24 online chronicles and review books for the San Francisco/Sacramento book reviews. They are going through big changes right now and we hold our breath each month. Lots going on!
Comment by Joseph Sottile on 12/18/2009 6:13:11 PM:
Happy Holidays, Donna!
Happy Holidays, Donna!
Comment by Joseph Sottile on 12/18/2009 12:36:17 PM:
I hope you have a great holiday!
I hope you have a great holiday!
Comment by Penny Ehrenkranz on 11/15/2009 6:44:17 PM:
Hi Donna, thanks for adding me.
Hi Donna, thanks for adding me.
Comment by Soda . on 10/21/2009 11:00:00 AM:
THANKS DONNA!
THANKS DONNA!
Comment by Jennifer Swanson on 9/4/2009 3:31:24 PM:
Congratulations, Donna! I can't wait to read it!
Congratulations, Donna! I can't wait to read it!
Comment by Dixie Phillips on 8/24/2009 9:56:22 AM:
Donna,
I didn't know you are a twin. That's sooo neat... I bet you could write a children's series about that. ;-) I'll be the first in line to buy an autographed copy.
Donna,
I didn't know you are a twin. That's sooo neat... I bet you could write a children's series about that. ;-) I'll be the first in line to buy an autographed copy.
Comment by Dixie Phillips on 8/23/2009 8:25:04 AM:
Donna,
The picture of my husband and I was at our oldest daughter's wedding last year. He had a kidney transplant just one month TO THE DAY before... We were so thankful and still are!
Donna,
The picture of my husband and I was at our oldest daughter's wedding last year. He had a kidney transplant just one month TO THE DAY before... We were so thankful and still are!
Comment by Tom Hannah on 8/15/2009 4:46:49 PM:
Thanks Donna- Positive comments are so nice to hear. Our best to you Tom and Tess
Thanks Donna- Positive comments are so nice to hear. Our best to you Tom and Tess
Comment by Terrie Hope on 6/26/2009 6:10:27 AM:
Hi Donna, Glad we could meet up again here. I look forward to keeping in touch here.
Terrie
Hi Donna, Glad we could meet up again here. I look forward to keeping in touch here.
Terrie
Comment by Alan Jordan on 6/12/2009 12:06:08 AM:
Donna,
I'm looking forward to our next interview. I've got lots of interesting things to tell you.
Alan
Donna,
I'm looking forward to our next interview. I've got lots of interesting things to tell you.
Alan
Comment by Doug Jones on 6/11/2009 7:49:48 AM:
Hi Donna, I am happy you like my illustrations! Keep in touch!
~ Doug
Hi Donna, I am happy you like my illustrations! Keep in touch!
~ Doug
Comment by Lorraine Florido on 6/10/2009 3:46:26 PM:
'Cheer each other on'? Count me in!
'Cheer each other on'? Count me in!
Comment by Karen Cioffi on 5/14/2009 4:50:57 PM:
Donna,
That's funny - I thought you knew who I was.
And, WOW, we're almost neighbors.
Donna,
That's funny - I thought you knew who I was.
And, WOW, we're almost neighbors.
Comment by Karen Cioffi on 5/14/2009 4:16:07 PM:
Hi, Donna,
Post a reminder about the reviews on your site at the VBT group.
Karen
Hi, Donna,
Post a reminder about the reviews on your site at the VBT group.
Karen
Comment by Beverly McClure on 5/14/2009 2:37:24 PM:
Oh, my. I forgot Children's Book Week was coming up. Thanks for the reminder.
Bev
Oh, my. I forgot Children's Book Week was coming up. Thanks for the reminder.
Bev
Comment by Donna McDine on 5/14/2009 11:11:56 AM:
Stop by Write What Inspires You! http://www.donna-mcdine.blogspot.com to celebrate Children’s Book Week with featured book reviews, May 16-19. The Locket, Bubba & Giganto, Rattlesnake Jam, Waiting to See the Principal.
Stop by Write What Inspires You! http://www.donna-mcdine.blogspot.com to celebrate Children’s Book Week with featured book reviews, May 16-19. The Locket, Bubba & Giganto, Rattlesnake Jam, Waiting to See the Principal.
Comment by Beverly McClure on 5/8/2009 3:00:18 PM:
Will check on them. Blog tours are so much fun. Thanks, Donna.
Will check on them. Blog tours are so much fun. Thanks, Donna.
Comment by Donna McDine on 5/8/2009 10:53:08 AM:
Visit a variety of authors through VBT - Writers on the Move at http://vbt-writersonthemove.blogspot.com Ask questions and they'll respond
Visit a variety of authors through VBT - Writers on the Move at http://vbt-writersonthemove.blogspot.com Ask questions and they'll respond
Comment by Laura Redmond on 5/7/2009 6:11:05 AM:
Hi Donna, thank you for your lovely comment on my images, and thank you for the friends invite too.
Laura.
Hi Donna, thank you for your lovely comment on my images, and thank you for the friends invite too.
Laura.
Comment by Laura Redmond on 5/7/2009 5:45:11 AM:
Hi Donna, your magazine is doing great, if you need any 3d images or poems for your magazine, feel free to take a look at my proflie.
Thanks Laura.
Hi Donna, your magazine is doing great, if you need any 3d images or poems for your magazine, feel free to take a look at my proflie.
Thanks Laura.
Comment by jack foster on 3/22/2009 2:31:00 PM:
Hi Donna, Thanks for leaving a comment on my "sea turtle". It's great running into you all over the place. :)
Hi Donna, Thanks for leaving a comment on my "sea turtle". It's great running into you all over the place. :)
Comment by Joseph Sottile on 3/14/2009 10:49:29 AM:
To Donna,
I like your photos. They are cute!...Congratulations on your contract with Guardian Angel Publishing!!! That must make you feel great... I am almost done with the first draft of a 64 paged resource book for homeschoolers who want to write poetry. Maybe GAP is the publisher for m... more
I like your photos. They are cute!...Congratulations on your contract with Guardian Angel Publishing!!! That must make you feel great... I am almost done with the first draft of a 64 paged resource book for homeschoolers who want to write poetry. Maybe GAP is the publisher for m... more
Comment by jack foster on 3/13/2009 4:25:27 PM:
I checked out the article about your work on the CWIM websites. Great stuff. Very enlightning and inspiring.
I checked out the article about your work on the CWIM websites. Great stuff. Very enlightning and inspiring.
Comment by kit grady on 3/11/2009 11:00:26 AM:
Congrats on acceptance of new book. You will enjoy working with GAP.
Kit
Congrats on acceptance of new book. You will enjoy working with GAP.
Kit
Comment by Tom Hannah on 3/8/2009 3:56:41 PM:
Hi Donna-thanks for the comment about the pictures from our book and thanks for the add as a friend. Tom and Tess
Hi Donna-thanks for the comment about the pictures from our book and thanks for the add as a friend. Tom and Tess
Comment by jack foster on 2/26/2009 4:39:10 PM:
Hi Donna,
Congrats on having your manuscript accepted by guardian angel. I was just recently introduced to them and am awaiting comments on some illustrations that I have sent them. Keep on writing!
Hi Donna,
Congrats on having your manuscript accepted by guardian angel. I was just recently introduced to them and am awaiting comments on some illustrations that I have sent them. Keep on writing!
Comment by Dawn Phillips on 2/25/2009 10:26:15 AM:
Donna,
I'm tickled pink for you, it's February you know! You so deserve it.
Way to go!
Dawn Phillips
www.rdchildrensbooks.com
Donna,
I'm tickled pink for you, it's February you know! You so deserve it.
Way to go!
Dawn Phillips
www.rdchildrensbooks.com
Comment by Donna McDine on 2/25/2009 10:24:15 AM:
Hi All....hope you are well.
Holy Cow! YIPPEE! Received notification from Guardian Angel Publishing...they have accepted my manuscript entitled, The Golden Pathway! Publication date to be determined. I'm doing cartwheels as the printer spits out my 1st book contract! My chiropractor will ... more
Holy Cow! YIPPEE! Received notification from Guardian Angel Publishing...they have accepted my manuscript entitled, The Golden Pathway! Publication date to be determined. I'm doing cartwheels as the printer spits out my 1st book contract! My chiropractor will ... more
Comment by Beverly McClure on 1/19/2009 8:25:26 PM:
Hi Donna, just stopping by to say hi. Your interview is getting a lot of attention. Now you have no secrets.
Bev
Hi Donna, just stopping by to say hi. Your interview is getting a lot of attention. Now you have no secrets.
Bev
Comment by Joseph Sottile on 1/19/2009 3:57:22 PM:
Wow! You have lots going on! If you ever want to interview me, I am available.
Wow! You have lots going on! If you ever want to interview me, I am available.
Comment by Cynthia Reeg on 1/19/2009 2:18:24 PM:
Congrats, Donna, on your new position with Stories for Children magazine!
Best wishes,
Cynthia Reeg
Congrats, Donna, on your new position with Stories for Children magazine!
Best wishes,
Cynthia Reeg
Comment by Vivian Zabel on 1/19/2009 12:11:51 PM:
I visited and left a comment.
I visited and left a comment.
Comment by S A Putnam on 11/28/2008 8:57:02 PM:
Hi Donna,
Thanks for adding me! It's always nice to meet other writers on JacketFlap!
Hi Donna,
Thanks for adding me! It's always nice to meet other writers on JacketFlap!
Comment by Patricia Shirra on 11/27/2008 9:49:01 PM:
Hope you had an awesome Thanksgiving!
Hope you had an awesome Thanksgiving!
Comment by Brian Bascle on 11/13/2008 11:33:58 AM:
Hi Donna, thanks for the offer to send the interview. I'd be happy to answer your questions. Just send them along at your convenience and I'll respond ASAP. All the best to you! -- Brian Bascle
Hi Donna, thanks for the offer to send the interview. I'd be happy to answer your questions. Just send them along at your convenience and I'll respond ASAP. All the best to you! -- Brian Bascle
Comment by Beverly McClure on 11/3/2008 2:37:10 PM:
Hey, Donna. I'm looking forward to Mayra's visit to your blog tomorrow. I hope I don't forget. Making myself a note.
Bev
Hey, Donna. I'm looking forward to Mayra's visit to your blog tomorrow. I hope I don't forget. Making myself a note.
Bev
Comment by Ricardo Amado on 10/27/2008 11:03:38 AM:
I meant at the end of NEXT month, November not tHIS month! Phew! Saved that one.
I meant at the end of NEXT month, November not tHIS month! Phew! Saved that one.
Comment by Ricardo Amado on 10/27/2008 11:02:41 AM:
Really??????? Me? In an interview?? Like Wow! O-M-G!....I mean...
*in a British accent* Why yes, we would be delighted to accept your request for an interview. I shall instruct my agent Nigel to coordinate the arrangements.
Seriously, though Donna, in my real voice I appreciat... more
*in a British accent* Why yes, we would be delighted to accept your request for an interview. I shall instruct my agent Nigel to coordinate the arrangements.
Seriously, though Donna, in my real voice I appreciat... more
Comment by Sandie Muncaster on 10/26/2008 8:35:40 PM:
Hope all is well with you and you recovered from the whirl-wind of the Muse conference. Wasn't it great?
Hope all is well with you and you recovered from the whirl-wind of the Muse conference. Wasn't it great?
Comment by Cynthia Leitich Smith on 10/23/2008 2:01:37 PM:
Thanks for writing! I'm glad the article was helpful!
Thanks for writing! I'm glad the article was helpful!
Comment by Karin Larson on 10/23/2008 7:08:25 AM:
Way to go, Donna. I am so excited to read your debut newsletter!
Karin
Way to go, Donna. I am so excited to read your debut newsletter!
Karin
Comment by Beverly McClure on 10/21/2008 8:22:35 PM:
Hey, Donna,
I just want to tell you again how excited I am for you, and one of these days we'll be reading your book. Congrats on all your achievements.
Bev
Hey, Donna,
I just want to tell you again how excited I am for you, and one of these days we'll be reading your book. Congrats on all your achievements.
Bev
Comment by Joseph Sottile on 10/18/2008 6:59:32 PM:
Great going on the writing contest!
Great going on the writing contest!
Comment by Lori Calabrese on 10/18/2008 3:05:24 PM:
Donna,
Congrats on the Writer's Digest Competition! That's quite an accomplishment!
Donna,
Congrats on the Writer's Digest Competition! That's quite an accomplishment!
Comment by Sandie Muncaster on 10/2/2008 9:02:54 AM:
Hi Donna:
Thanks, your profile looks great and I look forward to getting to know you.
Hi Donna:
Thanks, your profile looks great and I look forward to getting to know you.
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