Donna Norman CarboneJul 11, 20233 min readMy Writing SpaceMy writing space is largely decorated in black and white with pops of color...This space inspires me because it's mine.
Donna Norman CarboneMay 20, 20233 min readTHIS MomentOnly through the lens of reflection can I see the steps that led me to this moment: on the cusp of releasing my first novel.
Donna Norman CarboneApr 7, 20234 min readWhen Reality Meets FictionI don’t believe in accidents. I don’t believe in coincidences. I believe everything happens precisely the way it’s meant to. My sister...
Donna Norman CarboneJan 16, 20233 min readLost in Story: From the perspective of reader and writerHave you ever read a book and, although it doesn’t have a sad ending, you were sad that it ended? That’s how I measure a good story, one...
Donna Norman CarboneJul 21, 20224 min readThey Don’t Call it a BOOK BABY for Nothin’Growing up, I had a short bucket list. There were two certainties on it. One, I wanted to be a mom. Two, I needed to write. Little did I...
Donna Norman CarboneMay 7, 20223 min readWhat Writers DoThere are many misconceptions about writing life. My experience hasn’t been any of those things. Do I love writing? Yes. Am I glad I’ve...
Donna Norman CarboneMar 20, 20222 min readBehind the Book: A Series, Part 2Finding the right voice was one of the most difficult challenges I faced while writing ALL THAT IS SACRED. The novel involves five...
Donna Norman CarboneMar 6, 20223 min readBehind the Book: A Series, Part IPeople always ask why I wrote ALL THAT IS SACRED. They want the behind-the-scenes story. I get it. That’s why I teach a film class...