Donna Mae SmithDonna Mae Grigelis Smith grew up as a waterman's daughter on the Virginia coast, spending her childhood barefoot on the docks and wandering the local marina where boats, tides, and stories shaped her imagination. Those early days by the water continu to inspire her writing, filling her books with adventure, curiosity, and the quiet magic of coastal life.Now an author, illustrator, and founder of DGMS Publishing, Donna creates heartfelt children's stories rooted in history, nature, and the wonder of everyday discoveries. She lives and works in Virginia, where she continues to write, illustrate, and celebrate the world that first sparked her love of storytelling. Read More Read Less