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The mighty oak tree was once a little nut that held its ground.
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I was born in Chicago and my family moved to Joliet when I was three. I'm married with two kids, 4 dogs, 4 cats, 4 turtles and a rat. Although I hate the rapid growth of Joliet, and dream of moving to another town, I'm still here.
My favorite authors are Katherine Kerr and Stephen King, I like to read just about anything. I'm addicted to buying books and learning new things.
I've been writing for 20 years (since I was 11 years old). My first story was CRYSTAL THE CRYSTAL WING PEGASUS - never published - but I keep the original handwritten story near my desk. It reminds me of when my passion started.
I've had several articles and some short stories published in magazines, newspapers and some e-zines over the years. Somewhere around 180 total. I've also written several columns in The Joliet Herald News (a major newspaper in my area) about pet care.
I should mention that some of my earlier writing was done under my maiden name of Locke or Mindock.
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Birth Place
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Chicago, IL USA
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Accomplishments
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I've recieved some awards for my poetry. I've written close to 500 poems in my life. I've had two poems published "Lonesome Dove" in A CELEBRATION OF POETS 1998 and something in TWILIGHTS DAWN (my only copy got destroyed and it was so long ago, I can't remember.)
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My interests outside of writing include: dancing, walking on a beach or in the woods, watching my favorite t.v. shows on DVD and of course having fun with my kids.
I work with C.O.P.E. (www.copecats.org) a non-profit organization rescuing animals and I almost always have foster animals at my house. I'm also a Approved Humane Investigator with C.O.P.E. It's mostly cats, but we help dogs and any other animal that needs help too!
I enjoy being an amateur paranormal investigator. I love the paranormal and anything spooky! I LOVE Halloween!
My favorite seasons are Spring and Autumn. It's always a little rainy, beautiful leaves, not too hot and not too cold.
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Favorite Links
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My Space Page
If you want to find out more about me, go to my page on My Space. There's more pictures, news and info.
Donna Shelton - The Official Web Site
New web site is up and running!
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