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D. L. Armillei (Donna) is a USA Today and International Bestselling author who discovered her love for storytelling at the age of four. As a child, she “wrote” her first “story” in “cursive” and handed it to her mother to read aloud. Her mother, recognizing Donna’s creativity, tucked the pages into a desk drawer with a promise: they’d read her amazing story together once she had learned to read and write.
Years later, Donna fulfilled that promise and hasn’t stopped creating since. Her flagship Anchoress series is a young adult/adult crossover quest fantasy that combines intricate plots with spiritual themes of self-empowerment, captivating readers of all ages. The first book in the Anchoress series, Shock of Fate, ranked #1 in Epic Fantasy on Amazon in February 2022 and won the New Apple Award for Excellence in Publishing in 2017. Its sequel, Plague of Death, was named an Official Selection in the New Apple Book Awards in 2019. The third installment, Helm of Awe, received Honorable Mention in the Readers' Favorite International Book Awards for Excellence in Writing in 2022 and was awarded the prestigious President's Gold Medal at the 2023 Florida Authors and Publishers Association annual convention. Fans of The Hobbit, Percy Jackson, and Shadow & Bone are drawn to the Anchoress series for its captivating blend of adventure, heart, and magic. Originally from Massachusetts, Donna now divides her time between her home state and sunny Florida. When she’s not crafting her next epic fantasy adventure, she enjoys unwinding in her hammock, accompanied by her white cat, Snowball, dozing peacefully at her side. Her love for the outdoors often takes her on exciting excursions—riding her bike along scenic trails, swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico, or kayaking with real-life “mermaids” at Weeki Wachee Springs. Donna's Facebook (Meta) Page Donna's Instagram: www.instagram.com/dlarmillei/ |