Donna Caldwell Author

Author, bridal consultant, creative whirlwind, and proud Northerner. Welcome to my wonderfully chaotic world – home of bold characters, steamy romance, and the ever-explosive Hearts Saga.

I’m from Washington in the North East (yes, the original one), and I’m a proud dyslexic, happily married mum of three, wrangling family life, a full-time career, and a pair of completely bonkers cockerpoos. Life is busy, noisy, and full of flour, fabric, paint, and plot twists – just how I like it.

By day, I’m a bridal consultant – think princess dresses, tiaras, and tears (sometimes all mine) – and by night, I dive into the dark and delicious world of fiction. I’ve always been a storyteller at heart, but it wasn’t until adulthood, after my daughter’s dyslexia diagnosis and my own belated one, that I found the push I needed to prove that neurodiversity doesn’t define us – it drives us. It’s our edge. Our colour. Our spark.

Why I Write

My writing journey was born from three powerful things:
📚 A promise to my daughter that our brains might be wired differently, but we can do anything.
📚 A cheeky deal with my crazy cake-baking, straight-talking mate Mel: “If you ever write a book, I’ll proofread it.” (Spoiler: she did.)
📚 The desire to create the kind of books I want to read – full of grit, heat, heartache, and strong, messy, magnetic characters.

My genre? Thrilling, steamy dark romance – think raw emotions, deep wounds, sizzling chemistry, and the kind of drama that keeps you saying “just one more chapter” until 2AM. My characters are as bold and flawed as real people – they fight, fall, break, and burn. But most of all, they feel.

The Hearts Saga

If you’ve stumbled upon The Hearts: A Family of Substance, or the thrilling sequel The Hearts: Sticks and Stones, you’ve already met some of the wild and wonderful characters I’ve brought to life. The Hearts Saga is all about the ties that bind us – and break us. Family secrets, scorching love stories, and explosive revelations are just the beginning. And trust me… there’s more to come.

When I’m Not Writing…

You’ll find me up to my elbows in glitter or glue. I’m a full-time creative lunatic – I sew, paint, bake, make fascinators, jewellery, floral art, and even hand-decorate shoes. The only crafts I haven’t mastered are knitting and crocheting – and I’m okay with that. Something’s got to give!

Want to Know More?

I write for every age – from 18 to 80 and beyond – because love, heartbreak, and redemption don’t come with an expiry date. If you’re into strong characters, gripping stories, and a little spice with your substance, you’ve come to the right place.

Thanks for stopping by. I’m thrilled you’re here – now go grab a brew (or a glass of wine), get comfy, and get stuck into the chaos that is The Hearts Saga.