Hi! I'm D. G. Driver. Welcome to my website.
Thanks for visiting.
I am an author of Young Adult & Middle Grade novels
(and a few other fun things too)
If you're looking for something to read, my site is full of excerpts, reviews, and links for all my published work.
Thanks for visiting.
I am an author of Young Adult & Middle Grade novels
(and a few other fun things too)
If you're looking for something to read, my site is full of excerpts, reviews, and links for all my published work.
What's important to me? Kids and how they view the world. I'm an optimist, and if I have any goal at all as an author, it's to inspire hope. I like to write about diverse characters dealing with social or environmental issues and making an impact. I want my readers to be entertained, of course, but I also hope that at the end of reading one of my books they will be a little more aware of how they treat each other or the world around them.
I am a multi-award-winning author of Young Adult and Middle Grade books and PAL member of SCBWI. Primarily, I write contemporary fantasy, but I also love some realistic fiction and have even dabbled in romance.
I live near Nashville, TN and am a teacher in an inclusive classroom of typically developing and special needs children in an Early Intervention program. I called on my experience as a Special Education teacher and growing up with an Autistic brother in my new novel No One Needed to Know.
When I'm not writing or teaching, I might be found singing and acting in a local community theater musical with members of my talented family.
Visit my About Me page to learn a more about my writing career, links to my social media pages, my school presentations, and what I'm currently working on.
I am a multi-award-winning author of Young Adult and Middle Grade books and PAL member of SCBWI. Primarily, I write contemporary fantasy, but I also love some realistic fiction and have even dabbled in romance.
I live near Nashville, TN and am a teacher in an inclusive classroom of typically developing and special needs children in an Early Intervention program. I called on my experience as a Special Education teacher and growing up with an Autistic brother in my new novel No One Needed to Know.
When I'm not writing or teaching, I might be found singing and acting in a local community theater musical with members of my talented family.
Visit my About Me page to learn a more about my writing career, links to my social media pages, my school presentations, and what I'm currently working on.
Click on the image to read an excerpt and find links.
Promote kindness and empathy with this book about Autism Awareness and overcoming bullying. A middle grade novel about a girl facing the pressures and the responsibilities that come with having an older Autistic brother.Reviewers are raving about No One Needed to Know, and it's already won 4 awards!
Read an excerpt, some reviews, and find out how to get your copy today!
Published by Schoolwide Inc. in their Zing! digital subscription library and in print.
Read an excerpt, some reviews, and find out how to get your copy today!
Published by Schoolwide Inc. in their Zing! digital subscription library and in print.
Come meet me!
April is Autism Awareness Month, and I have two author appearances scheduled.
April 16th - 6:00 pm Autism Awareness Presentation
Donelson YMCA, 3001 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37214
Author Presentation about Autism Awareness and book signing at the Lebanon Public Library. I'll be doing a presentation about how my personal story as the sister of an autistic brother led to writing No One Needed to Know. There will be a brief overview of Autism, school bullying, and all children that attend will receive a free coloring sheet. No One Needed to Know is best for readers ages 8-13. (I will not be able to sell books at this event, but I can sign them if you purchase them ahead of time).
July 21st Rocket City Author Event
Von Braun Center, 700 Monroe St., Huntsville, AL 35801
11:00-12:00 for VIP entry to the event. General admission is 1:00-4:00.
Fun event full of authors and all kinds of books. I'll have all my titles with me and some awesome mermaid candles. If you're in Huntsville, come say hello. Get tickets ($5-$20) here.
April is Autism Awareness Month, and I have two author appearances scheduled.
April 16th - 6:00 pm Autism Awareness Presentation
Donelson YMCA, 3001 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37214
Author Presentation about Autism Awareness and book signing at the Lebanon Public Library. I'll be doing a presentation about how my personal story as the sister of an autistic brother led to writing No One Needed to Know. There will be a brief overview of Autism, school bullying, and all children that attend will receive a free coloring sheet. No One Needed to Know is best for readers ages 8-13. (I will not be able to sell books at this event, but I can sign them if you purchase them ahead of time).
July 21st Rocket City Author Event
Von Braun Center, 700 Monroe St., Huntsville, AL 35801
11:00-12:00 for VIP entry to the event. General admission is 1:00-4:00.
Fun event full of authors and all kinds of books. I'll have all my titles with me and some awesome mermaid candles. If you're in Huntsville, come say hello. Get tickets ($5-$20) here.
The Juniper Sawfeather Novels
a young adult contemporary fantasy trilogy
Juniper Sawfeather is a teen environmental activist. Join her as she discovers mythical creatures tied to the legends of her American Indian heritage while striving to protect the natural world.
"With its environmental focus, the inclusion of American-Indian mythology, and a young protagonist who knows her own mind and doesn’t bow to the whims of high school drama, the Juniper Sawfeather collection defined itself as an intelligent YA series from page one of the first book, Cry of the Sea." Books and Such reviews
"From the first book, Cry of the Sea, I loved Juniper’s character. I especially loved that not only was the protagonist a strong female teen, but she was Native American as well; two things that aren’t always easy to find in YA. Her pride and fiery character that had me hooked to the story and her struggles as not only a teen, but a teen of high-profile parents who were often under fire for their activist ways." Multicultural Children's Book Day review
a young adult contemporary fantasy trilogy
Juniper Sawfeather is a teen environmental activist. Join her as she discovers mythical creatures tied to the legends of her American Indian heritage while striving to protect the natural world.
"With its environmental focus, the inclusion of American-Indian mythology, and a young protagonist who knows her own mind and doesn’t bow to the whims of high school drama, the Juniper Sawfeather collection defined itself as an intelligent YA series from page one of the first book, Cry of the Sea." Books and Such reviews
"From the first book, Cry of the Sea, I loved Juniper’s character. I especially loved that not only was the protagonist a strong female teen, but she was Native American as well; two things that aren’t always easy to find in YA. Her pride and fiery character that had me hooked to the story and her struggles as not only a teen, but a teen of high-profile parents who were often under fire for their activist ways." Multicultural Children's Book Day review
Juniper Sawfeather rescues mermaids from dying in an oil spill? Can she protect them from being exploited by the media? Or murdered by the oil company?
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An ancient tree spirit holds Juniper Sawfeather hostage after she climbs an Old Growth tree to protect it from the timber company's axe. Will she ever touch the ground again?
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Juniper has learned an American Indian legend connects all of the mythical creatures she's encountered. She seeks the final part of the legend in her most dangerous adventure yet.
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DEAL ALERT!
You can get all three books in a ebook box set for only $6.99
(equal to getting one book FREE). Available at Kindle Nook iBooks Kobo and Smashwords
You can get all three books in a ebook box set for only $6.99
(equal to getting one book FREE). Available at Kindle Nook iBooks Kobo and Smashwords
Already a fan of Juniper Sawfeather?
Or maybe you'd like to know what she's all about?
Catch the short story prequel to Cry of the Sea "Beneath the Wildflowers" in the FREE anthology Kick Ass Girls of Fire and Ice YA Books. Available at Amazon, Nook, iTunes and Smashwords.
BRAND NEW!
The Royal Deal
The first book of Chasing the Romantics
A Series of Original Fairy Tales
A pampered princess is told she must marry a prince she doesn't like, let alone love, on her nineteenth birthday. Desperate to find a way to stop this arranged marriage, she makes a bargain with her father. If she can survive for three months in the forest with no help of any kind and return healthy and unharmed, then she can choose the man she will marry. The King accepts the wager, knowing he can't possibly lose. Princess Faith knows she must win this deal, but once she ventures into the forest, she has no idea how she can possibly succeed.
Available exclusively on Amazon Kindle for 99 cents or FREE with Kindle Unlimited.
Learn more about the series Chasing the Romantics and read an excerpt of The Royal Deal here.
The Royal Deal
The first book of Chasing the Romantics
A Series of Original Fairy Tales
A pampered princess is told she must marry a prince she doesn't like, let alone love, on her nineteenth birthday. Desperate to find a way to stop this arranged marriage, she makes a bargain with her father. If she can survive for three months in the forest with no help of any kind and return healthy and unharmed, then she can choose the man she will marry. The King accepts the wager, knowing he can't possibly lose. Princess Faith knows she must win this deal, but once she ventures into the forest, she has no idea how she can possibly succeed.
Available exclusively on Amazon Kindle for 99 cents or FREE with Kindle Unlimited.
Learn more about the series Chasing the Romantics and read an excerpt of The Royal Deal here.
Also Brand New!
Mythical Doorways an anthology of fantasy stories from Fellowship of Fantasy. Features my original fairy tale "The Hallway of Three Doors".
Step through portals and into adventure as the authors of the Fellowship of Fantasy take you on another journey into fantastic worlds. Travel through time, space, and realities to encounter monsters, mechanical foxes, and the Fates themselves. You'll fly with dragons, save implausible beasts, and perhaps find your true home. Choose your path wisely, for dangers lurk in the lands beyond. In the third anthology from the Fellowship of Fantasy, eleven authors promise you journeys into fairylands hidden within the modern world, futuristic universities, and lands of ancient myth. So what are you waiting for? Cross through our Doorways for the adventure of a lifetime!
Ebook available for FREE at Amazon Nook Kobo
It's also available in print for only $9.99
Learn about the other Fellowship of Fantasy anthology featuring a story of mine: Fantastic Creatures
Mythical Doorways an anthology of fantasy stories from Fellowship of Fantasy. Features my original fairy tale "The Hallway of Three Doors".
Step through portals and into adventure as the authors of the Fellowship of Fantasy take you on another journey into fantastic worlds. Travel through time, space, and realities to encounter monsters, mechanical foxes, and the Fates themselves. You'll fly with dragons, save implausible beasts, and perhaps find your true home. Choose your path wisely, for dangers lurk in the lands beyond. In the third anthology from the Fellowship of Fantasy, eleven authors promise you journeys into fairylands hidden within the modern world, futuristic universities, and lands of ancient myth. So what are you waiting for? Cross through our Doorways for the adventure of a lifetime!
Ebook available for FREE at Amazon Nook Kobo
It's also available in print for only $9.99
Learn about the other Fellowship of Fantasy anthology featuring a story of mine: Fantastic Creatures
In the mood for some sweet love stories that'll make you go "awwww"
(I've got those too)
(I've got those too)
My sweet YA romantic ghost story novella Passing Notes
has won Silver Place in the RBRT 2016 Book Awards for Best Fantasy! Learn more about this heartwarming book about a ghost teaching a boy to write love letters, read an excerpt and reviews, and find links to get it for just 99 cents here. |
 This charming anthology of love stories is now available. I also have a fun new book trailer video!
Second Chance for Love is a collection of romance stories about single parents getting a shot at love again. It is currently discounted to only $2.99 on Kindle and always free for Kindle Unlimited.
Read an excerpt of my story "The Ticket to Her Heart". |
Coming Soon!
My newest young adult novel Lost On the Water, a contemporary adventure with a bit of a ghost story mixed in and set in rural Tennessee will be published by Fire and Ice YA Books in summer of 2018.
My newest young adult novel Lost On the Water, a contemporary adventure with a bit of a ghost story mixed in and set in rural Tennessee will be published by Fire and Ice YA Books in summer of 2018.
Also, look for audiobooks this summer for No One Needed to Know and
Cry of the Sea. In production now! |
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