Donna Newton  
 


Apart from a short lived stay in Scotland, I have lived in Essex throughout my 37 years of life. From the moment I could construct letters into words, I have enjoyed writing stories, my first for a school project which resulted in my bundle of papers being placed in the staff room for all to read; care of my English teacher! Having had a varied and sometimes extremely exciting job career including OK! Magazine and Essex Police I returned to my first love and have written several articles that have been published, mainly in wedding magazines and An Essex Life. Even though I continue to contribute articles, I have now turned my attention to short story writing. I am the wife of one husband and the mother of two children and count my loyal laptop among my group friends. My days are kept very busy with writing and accompanying my children from activity to activity but when time permits I crave adventure, enjoying energy fuelled sports, travelling and reading.