Donna Laird Forever Yours

Newspaper Article

Local writer publishes second book

By Tonya McKiever Staff Writer Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2005
ROGERS — Surprised at times by the turn her novels take, Rogers writer Donna Laird said it’s because the characters in her stories take over. "It may sound weird," Laird said, smiling, "but when I write, I’ll have an idea of how things are going to go. Then the outcome will not be at all what I thought it was going to be. It really does feel like the characters just work out their own situations."

Laird’s second book, "Katrina’s Destiny," has just been published and has already received several impressive reviews. Fellow romance author Sherry Moore wrote, "‘Katrina’s Destiny’ is a wonderful story full of romance and surprises. In a world where true love is so hard to find, Katrina beats incredible obstacles to find the fate she is destined to find. ‘Katrina’s Destiny’ is an inspiring story that will warm everyone’s heart."

Currently working on another book, Laird explained that her next offering is fiction, but not of the romance genre. She has also completed a mystery, yet to be published. The author clearly enjoys her craft. "I can lose myself in writing," Laird said. "It’s work, but it’s fun. When I first started writing, I wrote everything in longhand. I use a computer now, but it’s still easy to get caught up in the story. I really like to write, and I feel my skills are getting better and better. And I love to read other writers’ work."

Laird, a longtime Rogers resident, and her husband have been married almost 30 years. They are the parents of two daughters and have three grandsons. Laird’s closeness to her family is noted in her new book’s dedication. "Katrina’s Destiny" is dedicated to her husband, daughters and, particularly, to her mother who died within the last two years. Laird writes: "And to my mother. I love you, Mom. Giving you up was the hardest thing I’ve had to do in my life, but I know you are watching over me always. Mom, this book is for you." "Katrina’s Destiny" is due for release the last day of February. Laird also invites people to visit her author’s Web site URL