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. Under the name Donna Getzinger, I have authored several critically acclaimed/award-winning nonfiction books.
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, my school presentations, and what I'm currently working on. Also, sign up for my newsletter.
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. Under the name Donna Getzinger, I have authored several critically acclaimed/award-winning nonfiction books.
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, my school presentations, and what I'm currently working on. Also, sign up for my newsletter.
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Promote kindness and empathy with this book about Autism Awareness and overcoming bullying. Reviewers are raving about my newest book, and it's already won 3 awards! A middle grade novel about a girl facing the pressures and the responsibilities that come with having an older Autistic brother.
Now published in the Schoolwide Inc. Zing! digital library and in print at Amazon.
Read an excerpt, some reviews, and find out how to get your copy today!
Now published in the Schoolwide Inc. Zing! digital library and in print at Amazon.
Read an excerpt, some reviews, and find out how to get your copy today!
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! Get Cry of the Sea and Whisper of the Woods for only $2.99 each!
And book 3 of the Juniper Sawfeather Novels, Echo of the Cliffs, is now available. Order your copy from Amazon or Smashwords today!
And book 3 of the Juniper Sawfeather Novels, Echo of the Cliffs, is now available. Order your copy from Amazon or Smashwords today!
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.
COVER REVEAL!
I was asked to write two short stories based on the characters from No One Needed to Know and
Cry of the Sea for this anthology of children's Christmas stories. The release date is set for September 15th, plenty of time to get a copy or two as gifts for young readers you might know.
Here's the back cover blurb:
Winter Wonder brings you a confection of Christmas stories by an array of well-loved authors featuring characters drawn from their award-winning books. Eleven new stories spanning all ages from the young to the young at heart will whisk you away on a snowstorm of delight to worlds of fantasy, adventure, history, and even outer space with tales celebrating the magic of Christmas and the wonder of winter.
I'll have excerpts and more details posted soon.
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 the awards here. 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 free for Kindle Unlimited.
Read an excerpt of my story "The Ticket to Her Heart". |
I've also got some short stories included in other anthologies and for free on Wattpad.
Pirates, Werewolves, Romance, Fairy Tales and Tomatoes - something for everyone. Learn more!
Pirates, Werewolves, Romance, Fairy Tales and Tomatoes - something for everyone. Learn more!
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Cry of the Sea was featured in the article “Multicultural Books for Girls” by Becky Flansburg in Her Voice Magazine. You can read the whole article here.
Cry of the Sea is a proud sponsor of Multicultural Children's Book Day. |
My brand new book trailer video for Whisper of the Woods!!!!!
Please take a look and leave a thumbs up if you like it!
Please take a look and leave a thumbs up if you like it!
