Donna MacMeans
http://www.donnamacmeans.com
By day, a mild-mannered accountant, I transform at night to
an impassioned author of romantic historical novels,
paranormals, and suspense. I live outside of Columbus, Ohio
with my wonderful husband of many, many years, two adult
children, and my canine shadow - a mixed breed mutt named
Oreo. When I'm not knee deep in tax returns as a
self-employed CPA, or typing away on another manuscript, I'm
active in several writing organizations. Every now and then,
I break out my paints or pastels for a different creative
venue, but of the two, I find writing not quite as messy. I
love to cook (but hate to clean up). I have a bit of a
reputation with my desserts. They always incorporate
chocolate and alcohol in some intoxicating fashion.
I started writing fiction in 1996 and entered my first full
manuscript, a romantic suspense, in Romance Writers of
America's coveted Golden Heart contest. Although it didn't
win, it did final in the suspense category and thus
validated that I might be onto something. I went on to write
a second romantic suspense, before deciding to try something
a little different, a paranormal short story.
The idea for The Education of Mrs. Brimley, my Golden Heart
winning manuscript, developed from a contest sponsored by
Lori Foster. Her contest was looking for sexy, sensuous
entries, and I had an idea about a woman doing a reluctant
striptease. The concept made more sense set during a time
period when women wore layers upon layers of clothing. As I
began the writing, I fell in love with the late Victorian
period and my characters.
In addition to Romance Writers of America, I'm a member and
officer (you guessed it - Treasurer) of Central Ohio Fiction
Writers. I also belong to The Golden Network, a chapter of
Golden Heart Finalists, and Scriptscene, a chapter for
scriptwriters. Hey - you never know when Hollywood will come
knocking.
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Tails of Love
December 6, 2011
Ten stories that celebrate our animal friends, by
bestselling and award-winning authors (Lori Foster, Stella
Cameron, Kate Angell, Dianne Castell, Ann Christopher,
Marcia James, Donna MacMeans, Sarah McCarty, Patricia
Sargeant, & Sue-Ellen Welfonder).
From Seeing Read more...
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Redeeming the Rogue
August 2, 2011
As an agent for the Crown, Michael Rafferty is on the trail
of a violent Irish separatist in Washington, D.C. But to
complete his disguise as a diplomat, he needs Lady Arianne
Chambers Read more...
Tails of Love
June 2, 2009
Ten all-new stories that celebrate our animal friends, by
bestselling and award-winning authors (Lori Foster, Stella Cameron, Kate Angell, Dianne Castell, Ann Christopher, Marcia James, Donna MacMeans, Sarah McCarty, Patricia Sargeant Read more...
The Seduction of a Duke
April 7, 2009
William Chambers, Duke of Bedford, ascended to the title
upon his father's death, but he also inherited his father's
extensive debts. Desperate to avoid scandal and ruin, he is
willing to go Read more...
The Trouble with Moonlight
June 3, 2008
In the midst of a moonlit safe-cracking mission, British spy
James Locke witnesses a ruby necklace spirited away as if by
conjurer's trick. Following the jewels leads him to Lusinda
Havershaw, who's inherited Read more...
The Education of Mrs. Brimley
October 2, 2007
Emma Brimley pretends to be a widow to find employment at an
all-girl's school. But when she's expected to teach the
intimacies of marriage, she strikes a scandalous bargain
with a neighboring artist—a Read more...
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