Donna Wyland
Author Bio

donna@donnawyland.com | (614) 561-0770

Ghostwriter/Co-Author

  • Still Standing – Memoir/Inspirational by Kerri LeDoux – Ghostwriter/Editor – July 2018

  • Called to Coach – Christian Nonfiction – Co-Author/Editor with Janice LaVore-Fletcher – Nov. 2018

Editor/Copywriter

  • Children’s Book Editor – Elk Lake Publishing, Inc. – 2023-2024 (until publisher discontinued)

  • The Harmony of Releasing Strife – Devotional by Shelby Sonntag – May 2025

  • Gratitude & Reflection: Paws & a Purpose – Devotional by Gail Scoates – November 2023

  • Ricky the Race Car – Picture book by Virginia Grounds – September 2023

  • Men’s Summit Booklet – Edited for James Craft – March 2023

  • Exposed – Nonfiction Memoir by James and Teri Craft – January 2023

  • You Are Enough – Nonfiction by Olasumbo Adelakun – August 2022

  • Seasons – Women’s Nonfiction with Bible Study – Teri Craft & Debbie Rasa – February 2022

  • Rory the Lion – Picture Book by Colin Rooney – December 2021

  • Chasing Hope – Nonfiction by Ginny Mooney – September 2021

  • Valley of Beautiful Whispers – Inspirational Memoir by Grace Udodong – April 2020

  • Conversations With God – Christian Nonfiction by Elizabeth Winfree – December 2018

  • Mysteries Unsealed, Secrets Revealed – Christian Nonfiction by Sadie Weldon – July 2018

  • Allison’s Gift – Picture Book by Laura Link – February 2014

  • Website – Impact Ranch in Bowie, Texas – www.impactranch.squarespace.com - Copywriter

Publishing Credits

Books

  • Elk Lake Publishing – Last Best Year, A Short Guide to a Grateful Life – Gift Book - May 2025

  • Elk Lake Publishing – Psalms in Rhyme for Little Hearts – Picture Book - April 2023

  • Elk Lake Publishing – ‘Twas the Night Before Jesus – Picture Book - September 2021

  • Freetobe Publishing – Autumn’s Harmony – Novel – September 2020

  • CrossRiver Media Group – Abba’s Answers – Devotional – Contributing Writer – July 2020

  • Elk Lake Publishing – Your Home in Heaven – Picture Book – March 2020

  • Freetobe Publishing – Surrender – Gift Book – October 2019

  • Elk Lake Publishing – If I Could Ask Jesus – Picture Book – July 2018

  • Inspirationalchristians.org – John Wesley Biography – January 2016

  • Viva Editions - TOASTS: The Ultimate Collection… Contributing Writer (4 toasts) - 2014

  • New Hope Publishers - Breaking Invisible Chains – Contributing Writer (4 stories) - 2013

  • Inspirationalchristians.org – Billy Graham Biography (online e-book) – December 2012

  • Center Street/Hachette Book Group - To Have and To Hold – Contributing Writer - 2007

  • Everyday Wisdom Press - For This I Am Grateful – Contributing Writer – 2004

  • WinePress Publishing Kids - Your Home in Heaven – Picture Book – 2002, Second Printing 2006

  • Beacon Hill Press - In Step With Your Stepchildren – Contributing Writer - 2003

Articles

  • Focus on the Family Single Parent Magazine – “Peanut Butter and Grapes” – December 2004

Poetry/Riddles

  • Story Friends Magazine - Children’s Rhyming Poem – July 2006

  • Carson-Dellosa - 5 Rhyming Psalms & Activity Guide for Classroom Bulletin Boards – Dec. 2005

  • Clubhouse, Jr. Magazine - Collection of Riddles – May 2005 and Dec 2003

  • Clubhouse, Jr. Magazine - Psalm One and Psalm Four Rewritten in Rhyme – Dec. 2002, March 2004

Honors and Awards

  • Golden Scroll Award Winner (2nd Place) – Last Best Year, A Short Guide to a Grateful Life - 2025

  • Illumination Award Silver Medalist – ‘Twas the Night Before Jesus 2025

  • Readers’ Choice Award Finalist – Psalms in Rhyme for Little Hearts 2024

  • Readers’ Choice Award Finalist – ‘Twas the Night Before Jesus 2024

  • Christian Indie Award Winner – Picture Book – Psalms in Rhyme for Little Hearts 2024

  • Writer of the Year – Florida Christian Writers Conference 2018

  • First Place – Devotionals – Florida Christian Writers Conference 2018

  • First Place – Humor – St. David’s Christian Writers Conference 2018

  • Honorable Mention, Serious Poetry – St. David’s Christian Writers Conference 2017

  • Second Place – Poetry and Flash Fiction – Florida Christian Writers Conference 2018

  • First Place, Picture Book – St. David’s Christian Writer’s Conference – 2006

  • Writer’s Digest Poetry Competition (1,900 total entries in category) – placed 50th, 77th and 88th in  Rhyming Poetry – 2001

Organization Membership

  • ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) – Member

  • SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) – Member

  • AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association) – Member and Mastermind Group Participant

  • CIPA (Christian Independent Publishers Association) - Member

  • ICF (International Coaching Federation) – Member

  • CCNI (Christian Coaches Network International) – Member

  • Gulf Coast Writers – Ft. Myers, FL – Member