Location: United Kingdom
Member Since: July 09, 2011

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John Dony

Biography

I was born in Bedford 1967 and studied English Literature in Dunstable where I grew up, I now live in Devon with my wife Jill and 5 daughters.

My early writing career consisted mostly of short stories told to my children. My first children's novel ‘Emily and the Spider' has received praise from schools and Libraries across the world, where it has been used as a study aid for Primary school pupils in Story and Character development.

My latest book Victoria Swan is part 2 of the Swan Trilogy and is available from my site as an ebook.

I have a Passion for telling stories that value love, friendship, good old fashioned story telling, good vs bad and of course happy endings.

Smashwords Interview

Do you remember the first story you ever read, and the impact it had on you?
It was a Ladybird book, my parents bought me many of these, the one I remember best is the Elves and the Shoemaker, it scared the hell out of me as well! They had great illustrations and where small enough to read just before bed.
How do you approach cover design?
It changes as the story progresses so I tend to wait till the last page is written then scribble down a few ideas on how I think a cover should look.
Read more of this interview.

Where to find John Dony online

Website: http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/0955832306/ref=cm_cr_dp_synop?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&sortBy=recent#R7PH4USQN8ZKN
Twitter: @pickleford
Facebook: Facebook profile
LinkedIn: http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/john-dony/20/b02/38a/

Where to buy in print

http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesweb/products/john+richard+dony/emily+and+the+spider/6213161/

Videos

Book reviews
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Books

The Ten Cent Teddy by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 23,360. Language: English. Published: May 10, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Action & Adventure / Survival Stories, Fiction » Adventure » Sea adventures
Join Bethany as she takes on her greatest adventure fulfilling her promise to her teddy bear Cujon, to get him back to his family. A promise that will see her pursued by a mysterious man in a top hat desperate to take her bear away from her. Will she succeed as she battles dangerous sears, deceitful strangers and treacherous storms in an ancient castle to bring her Bear back to his family.
The Witch Makers by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 56,990. Language: English. Published: May 10, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Monsters, Fiction » Fantasy » Dark
Katie had no idea who was in her family tree, but she was about to find out as a group of witches take over her school and take revenge on her and all that she holds close. Caught up in a centuries old bitter revenge Katie has to choose between those she thought she knew and those who have promised her the earth. Which way will this poor 12 year old turn as those around her hold all the secrets.
A boat, my brother and the end of the world by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 19,770. Language: English. Published: May 10, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Action & Adventure / Survival Stories
The ice caps have melted. The world for Heather and Oliver has changed in an instant, and they are now thrust into a thrilling adventure that will take them far away from home. Join them as they try to find their parents on a flooded planet, that holds more perils and danger than either of them have ever experienced.
Henderson The Hedgehog by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 11,490. Language: English. Published: January 14, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Action & Adventure / Survival Stories, Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Mammals
Henderson is a mischievous little albino hedgehog that can't seem to stay out of trouble! He pays the price for not following the rules. Can he be redeemed and finally learn his lesson in an exciting journey through Acorn grove
Lwy Leah by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 10,480. Language: Polish. Published: December 29, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Action & Adventure / Survival Stories, Fiction » Adventure » Action
lwy leah Ludzie lubią poruszać się na tym świecie. Myślę, że nazywają to "swędzące nogi", a może czasem można powiedzieć "Trawa jest bardziej zielona".
Samotne Świąteczne Drzewo by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 9,730. Language: Polish. Published: August 10, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Action & Adventure / Survival Stories
Samotne Świąteczne Drzewo Dlaczego oni nie świętują Bożego Narodzenia Samotne Świąteczne Drzewo Dekorowanie drzewa. Rozdział 11 Zamieć. Rozdział 12 Panna Bradfield i Tata wspinają się na górę. Rozdział 13 Niebezpieczny ratunek i odważne poświęcenie.
Emily i Pajak by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 8,390. Language: Polish. Published: July 9, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Action & Adventure / Survival Stories
Emilly mieszka w dużym, białym domu w pobliżu dżungli ze swoimi rodzicami i nauczycielką. Przyłącz się do Emily i jej największej przygody, podróży do dżungli pomagając znaleźć tatę swojej najlepszej przyjaciółce Bes. W podróży spotyka nowych przyjaciół, niebezpieczną rzekę, małpy, którym nie może ufać i Stripa, samozwańczego Króla Dżungli, którego planem jest zjedzenie Emily i j
The Lonely Christmas Tree by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 12,050. Language: English. Published: June 21, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Action & Adventure / Survival Stories, Fiction » Children’s books » Fiction
A beautiful childrens tale about family, friendship, an adventure into danger with some very unlikely heroes! Join Richard and Elizabeth as they journey out of the small town to the snow covered mountain to try to find the answers they so desparately need answering. As they race across frozen lakes to a childhood memory that haunts them. Readers of all ages will enjoy this lovely adventure.
Leahs' Lions by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 12,840. Language: English. Published: October 7, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Jungle animals (general), Fiction » Children’s books » Action & Adventure / Survival Stories
Leah is about to start her greatest journey ever, with her friend Gio she will travel across the African countryside to save 2 young Lion cubs from the evil Mr Hemmings.....
Victoria Swan by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 21,210. Language: English. Published: July 9, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
She was born on a cold rainy February morning. Even the midwife gasped with horror when the small disfigured child was lifted into the air for its mother to see. The mother didn’t even look at her baby, didn’t even look. She just spoke one word “No”. So the baby was taken to the Angels of Mercy orphanage on Victoria Street. No name, no family. Victoria doesn't have the best start in life. Not a
Emily and The Spider by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 10,180. Language: English. Published: July 9, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Action & Adventure / Survival Stories, Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Insects (except lepidopterans), spiders, etc.
Emily lives in a large white House on the edge of the Jungle with her parents and housekeeper. Join Emily on her greatest adventure as she journeys through the Jungle to help her new best friend Bes find her father.

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