Donna Sundblad is a maestro of young adult fantasy fiction, celebrated for her enchanting tales of prophecies and quests that explore the timeless struggle between good and evil. With a distinguished career as a freelance writer, editor, and ghostwriter behind her, Donna now focuses on her own imaginative storytelling. Her novels resonate with readers who appreciate wholesome narratives celebrating friendship, adventure, bravery, and important moral lessons.
Her recent works with Next Chapter Publishing include The Inheritance, a coming-of-age Christian fantasy allegory released in January 2024, and the epic standalone adventures Beyond the Fifth Gate and Windwalker. Her upcoming projects, including the Dragon's Oath series, promise to captivate readers further with Drake Ascendant (Book 1), Shadowalkers (Book 2), and Sages of Tachnir (Book 3)—with Rise of the Variel Book 4 in development and Book 5 already a collection of notes.
Donna’s life is deeply intertwined with her faith, which profoundly shapes her writing and personal journey. She leads a balanced life with her husband, a beloved shelter cat rescue, and a cockatiel she hand-raised from day one. Embracing a healthy lifestyle, Donna values time with her family and friends. When not writing, she enjoys time outdoors, blogging, and sharing her literary passions, reflecting her commitment to both her craft and her faith
Donna Sundblad is a maestro of young adult fantasy fiction, celebrated for her enchanting tales of prophecies and quests that explore the timeless struggle between good and evil. With a distinguished career as a freelance writer, editor, and ghostwriter behind her, Donna now focuses on her own imaginative storytelling. Her novels resonate with readers who appreciate wholesome narratives celebrating friendship, adventure, bravery, and important...
Books 1-3 in ‘Dragon’s Oath’, a series of fantasy novels by Donna Sundblad, now available in one volume!
Drake Ascendant: Young prison guard, Ervig Greenfields, seeks help from the dragons to lift a curse that has trapped him in the form of a dungeon rat. He’s offered access to the Labyrinth of Times, but there’s a catch: he must sweat an oath...
Udoaver Greensleeves leaves home on a mission to help the Sages of Tachnir build a dragon-rider army to combat the Darkmore Evil. During his trips through the Labyrinth of Times, he enters a time differential—each day in Tachnir equals a year for his wife and son.
Back home, his son Orin grows into a gifted Shadowalker, mastering his ability to...
In the quiet village of Man’s Bow, Udoaver Greensleeves and his bride Treena inherit the mysterious Cup of Epochs. With no living family to guide them, they question its origin. Opening it leads to more questions as they step into a new life and a web of ancient secrets.
The cup’s cryptic glyphs reveal unfolding prophecies, connecting them to...
I’m still learning the ropes of visual storytelling, but I’ve made exciting progress! I now have an image of the Therus rod glowing within the Labyrinth of Times, and a great...
What if everything you believed was a lie? Jejune leaves the comfort of Lofty Thought to search for true Wisdom—but not all who offer it are trustworthy.
As an author, I spend a lot of time crafting what readers see on the page—but behind the scenes, it’s often a different kind of journey: quiet, thoughtful, and deeply personal. Lately, I’ve been immersed in preparing new promotional content for two of my novels: Shadowalkers and Sages of Tachnir. And as I do, I’ve found myself reflecting on the emotional core of these stories—their heartbeat.
Q. How do you balance the fantastical worlds you create with the everyday discipline required to bring them to life?
A: For me, writing is both an escape and a calling. I love building other worlds—whether it’s a time-traveling hero on a quest for redemption or a dragon-guarded realm that reflects deeper truths about our own. But those stories don’t write themselves.
Balancing the creative and the practical is something I’m constantly working on. I’ve had days where I’d rather stay in the...
xs0meh0aqw6y04rtqmw7dnii9ba97.47 KBCalling all fantasy lovers, dragon fans, and book collectors! I'm celebrating YOU this summer with a special June & July Giveaway—and you're invited to join the fun.
Whether you've been with me since my first release or just discovered my stories, this is my way of saying thank you for being part of my reading community.
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