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...
Dive into a captivating collection of three wholesome YA fantasy novels—Beyond the Fifth Gate, Windwalker, and The Inheritance—now available in one immersive volume!
Join three unrelated protagonists as they embark on extraordinary journeys, each facing formidable challenges in the overall battle against evil. Their personal quests highlight the...
Hundreds of years ago, despite prophetic warnings, the Stygians welcomed the disease-riddled Jonnick to their shores, offering the new beginning they sought. But amid the refugees was one cursed, who harbored the dark powers of the Magestone resulting in sickness and death and creating strife and division between the two cultures.
Twelve years after being abducted by an insectoid race as a child, Elita survives an existence of forced labor and constant fear of a violent death within the hive complex. Laws prohibit humans from speaking, writing, or reading, but they develop clandestine forms of communication.
Elita and a handful of fellow captives hold fast to prophecies...
I’ve got some exciting news! Dragonborn has a new title, a few minor changes, and is back in the hands of my publisher—who assures me they’ll get right to it! I can’t wait to...
"In Windwalker, a dark and captivating narrative explores prophecy, fear, and cultural division in a richly imagined world. Fans of epic fantasy won’t want to miss this one"~...
Check out my guest post @lucyturnspages. It discussed where I found inspiration to write Windwalker & Beyond the Fifth Gate. It also talks about the power of perspective—...
National Nursery Rhyme Week is a time to celebrate the enduring tradition of nursery rhymes that have been passed down through generations, offering rhythm, rhyme, and often important lessons to young minds. This week, I celebrate not only these timeless rhymes but also introduce a new story—a nursery rhyme that marks the birth of a character destined to make her mark on the world in my fantasy novel Windwalker.
In this rhyme, Jalil Orenda’s arrival is marked by both the gift and burden of...
When I first decided to take my writing seriously, I signed up for online classes to improve my skills. This was back in the early days of the internet—before social media took over and when most of us were still figuring out how to use email. Online communities were just beginning to form, and privacy was a big deal—so no one really used their real names!
As I tried to pick a screen name, I ran into a bit of a roadblock. Every creative option I came up with was already taken. Frustrated, I...
It’s hard to believe that twenty years ago, I stepped into the writing world with both feet. Back then, I didn’t know what to expect. I didn’t know how much of a journey it would become or how it would shape my life. But today, looking back, I’m filled with an overwhelming sense of gratitude. Gratitude for the good, the challenging, and even the unexpected moments that have woven themselves into my story.
Gratitude is such a quietly powerful thing. It’s one of those qualities that sneaks up on...
