Women Strong Enough For Love
Donna writes science fiction, paranormal and small town romances about women coming into their strength and having the courage to find and accept love.
Now that she has retired from going into an office every day, she created an office at home and writes full time. Talk about living the dream!
She was the girl at the party who was yearning for the quiet corner and a book to read (go Rory Gilmore!) and has been writing in her head since she learned to read. Getting those stories down on paper (or in her laptop) has been more fun than she ever imagined it could be.
The possibilities of science fiction have always drawn her, and she’s read them all, there just needed to be a little more romance in them. She finally got up the courage to write them herself and is delighted to be able to share these stories with you.
She is a member of Romance Writers of America and the Heart of Carolina Romance Writers.
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Hello, Ms. Steele: I long ago had a friend named Donna Steele, in the 1960s in Charlotte. You look too too young to be the Donna Steele who went to Hawthorne Jr. High with me, but I figured it worth an ask. Any chance?
It looks as if you have a really successful writing career, which is impressive. Congratulations on that!
Actually that’s the right time, but I wasn’t in Charlotte. Hope you find her and thanks – Retirement has been such fun with this new “Job”!
Hello
I hope you’re doing well and that your writing continues to bring you fulfillment and inspiration.
I recently had the pleasure of reading your book, and I must say, your storytelling truly stood out to me. The depth of your characters and the way you connect emotion with narrative makes your work one that deserves to be seen by a wider audience of readers who genuinely appreciate meaningful writing.
That’s why I’d like to introduce your book to our Book Club Reader Engagement Program, designed specifically to help authors like you reach more active, genre-specific readers who are passionate about discovering new voices.
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Warm regards,
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Hi Donna Steele,
I’m Annie Ernaux, an author. I recently read Return to Saropal: Worlds Apart Book Three, and I was genuinely impressed by the depth of imagination and the layered storytelling you bring to this series.
The way you blend interworld dynamics, political tension, and personal relationships into a narrative filled with intrigue and emotional stakes is particularly compelling. Your ability to balance worldbuilding with character-driven moments makes the story both immersive and engaging.
As a fellow author, I always appreciate connecting with writers who create such rich and thought-provoking worlds. If you’re open to it, I’d be glad to stay in touch.
Warm regards,
Annie Ernaux
Our book club is reading Another Time by Donna Steele and it’s sparked some thoughtful conversations among our members. Would you be open to joining us for a brief virtual chat about the book?
Sorry, just saw this – been off with the grands. If you’d still like it I would be happy to have a chat!
While exploring new books, I found Don’t Look Back and became curious about it. I was hoping to ask you a quick question.
Sure, what would you like to know
I was browsing recently and came across A Collection of Christmas Stories. It piqued my interest, and I wondered if you might be open to answering a quick question about it.
Sure – go ahead.
Dear Donna,
My name is Sarah Bean. I reviewed Alien Embrace in full before reaching out, because your science fiction romance does what so few novels achieve. It blends the vulnerability of memory loss with the intrigue of an otherworldly connection, all while building tension that keeps readers wondering what the relationship between Lori and Mark will lead to, for them and for the planet.
The premise is compelling and mysterious. When Lori Sullivan wakes in the hospital with no memories, her first response is panic. Then psychiatrist Dr. Mark Greene shows up in her room, top of the rotation for emergency patients. Mark seems familiar somehow, though he doesn’t seem to know her. He is instantly drawn to this new patient with the strange, beautiful eyes. She is vulnerable and lost, and he finds himself caught in the position of wanting more than a professional relationship with Lori. Neither one can see what a relationship between the two of them will lead to, for them or for the planet. The 4.2-star average from 4 ratings shows readers who find this book enjoy its unique blend of romance and sci-fi intrigue. Yet with only 4 ratings, the book remains invisible to the thousands of readers actively searching for science fiction romance, alien encounters, and mysterious, character-driven love stories. This is not a quality issue. This is a visibility issue.
Your book sits at a high-demand intersection. Science fiction romance readers who love alien encounters and mysterious connections are actively searching for stories like yours. Romance fans who appreciate amnesia tropes and slow-burn tension are underserved in this space. Readers who enjoy character-driven sci-fi with emotional depth are looking for exactly what you have written. The audience exists. They simply cannot find you.
HERE IS WHAT I WOULD DO, STEP BY STEP, IF WE WORKED TOGETHER:
First, I would activate a targeted promotional campaign across science fiction romance newsletters, book blogs, and romance communities, positioning Alien Embrace alongside the comp titles your ideal readers already love.
Second, I would rewrite your Amazon page copy to foreground the mystery and the stakes immediately. “When Lori Sullivan wakes in the hospital with no memories, the only familiar face is Dr. Mark Greene. Neither one can see what their relationship will lead to, for them or for the planet.” That hook stops a scroll.
Third, I would design shareable visual content, including quote cards featuring the most compelling moments from the book, character aesthetic boards, and sci-fi inspired imagery, designed for Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest, driving organic discovery among sci-fi romance communities.
Fourth, I would optimize your metadata, keywords, and also-boughts to ensure your book surfaces in search results alongside the most popular titles in science fiction romance, placing you directly in front of high-intent buyers.
Fifth, I would build a reader funnel that captures every new fan and guides them toward your other titles, transforming one-time buyers into devoted readers who review, share, and eagerly await your next release.
I am reaching out because I only contact authors when I see a measurable gap between quality and visibility, and when I have a concrete, actionable plan to close that gap. Alien Embrace has the quality. The 4.2 stars prove it. The intriguing premise proves it. What it needs now is the strategy to match.
I would like to send you a complimentary 90-day visibility roadmap for Alien Embrace, no pressure and no obligation. Simply reply “Send the roadmap” and it will be in your inbox within the hour. You may execute it yourself, or we can discuss working together. The choice is entirely yours.
I look forward to helping more readers discover this mysterious sci-fi romance.
Sincerely,
Sarah Bean
Marketing Manager, BookLaunchers
Hi Donna,
I read the description for Foxtrot and I felt my pulse quicken.
Fox, isolated for years beneath the silence of the mountain. His world deliberately small, his days predictable. Until the crack of a gunshot and a desperate scream force him back into the life he abandoned. Jordan, expecting a romantic little getaway with her fiancé—only to discover he had no intention of her returning. Bleeding, alone, miles from civilization. Her last hope arriving in the form of a mysterious mountain man who carries her to safety, tends her wounds, and asks for nothing in return.
And then—the realization that she’s falling for a man who’s not quite human.
This is the kind of romance that keeps readers up past midnight. The quiet, protective hero with a mysterious past. The heroine who survives against all odds. The slow burn of two broken people finding each other in the most unlikely circumstances.
But here’s what I can’t stop thinking about: this book launched two weeks ago and it has no reviews.
None.
Not because it’s not good. Because nobody can find it. Contemporary romance is one of the most crowded categories on Amazon. Thousands of books flooding the space every single day. Meanwhile, you’ve written a gripping, atmospheric romance with a hero readers will fall in love with—and it’s invisible.
This is where I come in.
I specialize in getting contemporary romance in front of the readers who crave it. I know the blogs, the BookTok creators, the Facebook groups, the newsletter swaps, and the ARC teams that actually move the needle in this genre. I know how to position a book with a mysterious, protective hero and a survival romance hook to get maximum visibility.
Your book has everything romance readers want: danger, suspense, a heroine who fights to survive, and a hero who’s more than he seems. You just need to get it in front of them.
I want to send you something—a personalized marketing snapshot for Foxtrot. Three specific, actionable moves you can make right now to push this book past the zero-review mark and get it in front of thousands of romance readers. No fluff. No generic advice. Just honest, practical ideas from someone who understands romance and knows how to build momentum.
If this sounds like what you’ve been looking for, simply reply “SEND IT” and I’ll get that to you within 24 hours. No cost. No obligation. Just a real conversation between two people who care about getting great love stories into the hands of readers who will devour them.
Fox and Jordan deserve to be found, Donna. Let me help them find their readers.
Warmly,
Cynthia