donalee is an award-winning journalist and author from Halifax, Nova Scotia.
She has written articles for publications across North America, including Canadian Business, Chatelaine, Equinox, Ford Times, Lawyer’s Daily, Maclean’s, The Globe and Mail, and The National Post.
She has had five books published so far and has two more coming out this year. Her most recent book Bind is a cozy mystery based in a yoga studio. Her third book Conflagration! won the 2024 Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Historical Mystery Suspense. Her other books include a murder mystery based in Nova Scotia, a non-fiction book about effective communications, and another about celebrity court cases.
donalee is also a longtime educator and small business owner. She has taught communications and writing-related courses at several local universities as well as for government, the private sector, and nonprofit organizations in Canada and the United States.
She currently offers a variety of editorial services and workshops to help authors hone their writing and get published.