I'm so very sad to share the news of the death of Donna Kauffman. The romance community has lost another beloved author. (Read her USA Today obituary)
I didn't know Donna well but I did have the opportunity to meet her in person on several occasions. One of those was at last year's Book Lovers Con (photo below).
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| Liz Talley, PJ, Donna Kauffman, Sally Kilpatrick |
As usual, Donna was upbeat and joyous. In fact, I can't remember a single encounter with her over the years when she wasn't smiling, gracious, and kind.
Donna's most recent book, Under a Firefly Moon, was released in January and takes readers back to Blue Hollow Falls for another witty, heart-tugging story. As is typically the case with her books, it has garnered plenty of wonderful, 5-star reviews.
My condolences go out to Donna's family, friends, and all who loved her and her stories. May she rest in peace and may her kindness and joy be a guiding light to us all.
Oh, my. I am so sorry to hear this. RIP, Donna. I loved her books.
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This is sad news. I enjoyed her books.
ReplyDeleteThis is such sad news. I have several of her books to read. May she rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteTruly heart breaking. I hate cancerš¢
ReplyDeleteShe was the nicest lady. Talked a few times with her and have loved and read so many of her books.
ReplyDeleteI loved her books. Rest in Peace Donna.
ReplyDeleteI loved her books and have read them over many years. She will be greatly missed. Condolences to her family.
ReplyDeletethis really gave me a jolt when I saw the posts this morning. I started following her a couple years ago, then won some books directly from her & we had a little communication. Enjoyed her FB posts - she was so happy about her sons wedding last year. Gone way too soon.
ReplyDeleteOh, I was so sad to read this. May she rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sad loss for her family and for the romance community. She was way to young to leave us.
ReplyDeleteSo very sad & shocked reading this. My heart goes out to her family. We've lost a few great ones this last year.
ReplyDeleteI was so sad to hear this. She was one of the few contemporary authors that I read.
ReplyDeleteI first came across Donna's books when she wrote for Loveswept and have enjoyed her writing ever since. Am saddened at the loss of this author.
ReplyDeleteSo sad to see this. I hadn't had the pleasure of meeting Donna in person, but she has always been gracious and kind online.
ReplyDeleteGodspeed, Donna Kauffman. I just recently discovered her books. This is so bittersweet.
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