Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Author Donnovan Campbell: From One Filling Cup to Another


Author Donnovan Campbell


String Cheese: To the Cheese with the String
Action & Adventure for Young Adult (December 2018)
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When Gary uses all of his brother Taylor’s special string from his box, to complete his final school project of the year, it leads to recrimination from his younger brother and a promise that the summer vacation wouldn’t be a happy one.Knowing that he will have to retrieve the precious string if he is to have anything like a fun summer, Gary determines to track down his teacher, Mr. Pushintol. But there’s a problem. Mr. Pushintol has moved away, to Wisconsin. And Gary lives in Florida.Undeterred, the plucky kid sets off on an adventure to recover the string for his younger sibling, embarking on a momentous journey of a lifetime where he will encounter danger and new experiences as he travels by bus and boat towards his ultimate goal.And all the while Gary’s dad and brother are hot on his heels, assisted by the Secret Detective Agency. But will they catch up with him before he gets to Wisconsin? Or is Gary more resourceful than his family had ever imagined?

The Chronicles of Mother Earth Book One: The Elven Uprising (January 2019)
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It is a time for war. It is also a time to fight for peace. Mother Earth, inhabited by both humans and mystical beings of all sorts, is being fought over by all for her power and resources. And now, vile humans, brave Elves, frightening Golems and dangerous Neanderthals all battle for absolute power and control over her. As the Mystics struggle to survive and defend Mother Earth, more and more humans close in on them one by one, threatening to eradicate them all and take that power and control for themselves. Amethyst, a Siren, is destined to lead the Elves and her people to both victory and prosperity. But first, she must learn to fight as a Siren soldier, and how to survive brutal war, period. In The Chronicles of Mother Earth, Book 1: The Elven Uprising, the war for Mother Earth begins. And the time for Elves to rise is at hand.

Unlocking the Future’s Past: Book One
Sci Fi Fantasy Young Adult (January 2019) eBook 
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Shelby's fascinating life has been one of love, loss and heartbreak from the tragedy of his best Kindergarten friend’s family, to losing his new best friend Amy due to a mob gunfight. Through dark humor and painful recollection, Shelby lives his final years telling and reliving his sorrow with his daughter. Will he overcome the deep sense of loss he feels, and will he ever forgive himself?


ABOUT THE AUTHOR
A Newport News, Virginia native, Donnovan Campbell is a writer and author of the new novel series The Chronicles of Mother Earth Book One: The Elven Uprising. A highly skilled accountant and financial professional, Donnovan has spent many years reading sports articles and writing young adult fiction and fantasy novels, crediting his characters with unique positive perspectives in the darkest of times. He shows that no matter who you are or what you have done, you can positively add value to others. Donnovan otherwise enjoys a great cup of tea in the morning, spreadsheets, and running on ellipticals.


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