Donna Marie, also known as Mrs. Padilly, finds magic in gardens and forests, and in the small creatures that live there. She writes playful poems and stories about fairies, tiny creatures, and a magical garden that keeps growing new friends. She used to teach grown-ups how to make pictures on a computer. Now she writes stories for children. She lives in the forests of Western Kentucky with her husband, Mike, and a silly dog named Roxie the Schnoxie.
For details on her professional background, please visit her LinkedIn page.
Writing & Design Background:
Books:
- “Mrs. Padilly’s Garden Poem“, September 29, 2023
- To order your copy, click here. ISBN: 978-1733364218
- “Happy Camper: Camping Journal and RV Logbook“, May 31, 2019
- To order your copy, click here. ISBN: 978-1099645792
Other Professional Work:
- CHEMFLOW Products, LLC: developed the company’s brand and website, including numerous newsletters, posters, flyers, and displays. From 2009 to December 2023.
- MrsPadillysTravels.com: Content Creator for her blog about camping, glamping, and boating. Includes travel articles, reviews, trailer makeovers, how-tos, and downloads. Launched in 2012 and ongoing.
- Professor, Visual Communications: Lone Star College-Kingwood, Kingwood, Texas – 1995 to 2011
- “Who is the Graphic Designer?” “Growth” Magazine, The Woodlands, Texas, April 15, 2007.
- Envision newsletter – Published twice a year (Fall/Spring). As lead faculty, she used this newsletter to inform students, the college, and the community about the visual communications program. She served as the primary writer, photographer, layout designer*, and editor.
- “Plato has a point,” award-winning essay. North Harris College, Ellipse, 1991
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