Hello and welcome to my website. For those of you new to my work, I am passionate about giving voice to women who have been marginalized throughout history. My new series of historical novels delve into the lives and times of women who have been either ignored or misrepresented throughout history. The Magdalene Chronicles, my current work in progress, parts the veil to reveal the times, places, and events we’ve heard about for two thousand years from a male perspective now told by the woman behind the legend, Mary Magdalene.
The Last Magdalene, the first novel in The Magdalene Chronicles, was released in April 2024. It’s an exciting time for writers to explore the past with new eyes, and present stories about powerful, dynamic women who actively participated in historical events that shaped the world in which we live.
Book One of The Magdalene Chronicles
“An enthralling tale of the many faces of love—and its ultimate triumph over prejudice and hate.”
—C.C. Humphreys
Vlad, the Last Confession and Someday I’ll Find You
“The Last Magdalene is superbly conceived, and serves both as immersive entertainment and, in the case of the titular character, a needed corrective to what we have been taught. Ms Conrad has produced the finest novel of the Biblical Era I have read.”
—Octavia Randolph
The Circle of Ceridwen Saga
By: Joshua Finley
Donna Conrad is a multifaceted personality: an award-winning author, journalist, activist, and teacher. Her journey, much like her writing, is a tapestry of diverse experiences and passions. Growing up outside Los Angeles in the tumultuous 1960s, Donna found solace and purpose through literature, thanks to the guidance of a beloved high school English teacher. This pivotal influence steered her toward a career in journalism and education, where she thrived before discovering her true passion for storytelling.