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Lady Justice has a long memory as FBI analyst Jake Bernstein investigates a suspected Nazi spy wanted for war crimes.

A BODYGUARD OF LIES is a riveting blend of romantic thriller, mystery and WWII espionage.  A Jewish-American FBI analyst, Jake Bernstein, is recruited by MI-5 to go undercover and investigate a naturalized American grandmother. The elderly woman is suspected by MI-5 of being a notorious Nazi spy wanted for war crimes. Jake Bernstein runs into a series of complications: This spy knows a secret that could endanger the British royal family; his attraction to the old woman’s beautiful granddaughter; an Irish, neo-Nazi group tries to kill him; and all the while, a clever, cagey old woman stands in the way of justice.

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July 1st I was Interview by Selling Books!

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A love story about two professional singers whose drive to succeed in the world of grand opera jeopardizes their love for each other.

Coming next: BORN TO SING: Scheming and Dreaming in Los Angeles

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Now available in eBook (10 formats!)

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EDITING SERVICES

Donna Del Oro will provide developmental editing of a manuscript, fiction or non-fiction.

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A BODYGUARD OF LIES (release: January 13th)

Lady Justice has a long memory as FBI analyst Jake Bernstein investigates a suspected Nazi spy wanted for war crimes.

A BODYGUARD OF LIES is a riveting blend of romantic thriller, mystery and WWII espionage.  A Jewish-American FBI analyst, Jake Bernstein, is recruited by MI-5 to go undercover and investigate a naturalized American grandmother. The elderly woman is suspected by MI-5 of being a notorious Nazi spy wanted for war crimes. Jake Bernstein runs into a series of complications: This spy knows a secret that could endanger the British royal family; his attraction to the old woman’s beautiful granddaughter; an Irish, neo-Nazi group tries to kill him; and all the while, a clever, cagey old woman stands in the way of justice.

 

Coming in 2012: More books by Donna Del Oro

Jan. 13: A BODYGUARD OF LIES, a spy-mystery  ***FBI analyst Jake Bernstein goes undercover to investigate an elderly, naturalized American grandmother suspected of WW II war crimes. Musa Publishing

March 15:  SONYA’S MIDLIFE CRISIS
*** A humorous tale about how the worst day in a woman’s life can become the best thing that ever happens to her. Devine Destinies

May 25: THE DELPHI BLOODLINE, a romantic thriller
*** An ancient bloodline of psychic women is threatened when a high-tech tycoon seeks to exploit them for his global spy network. Musa Publishing

June TBA: BORN TO SING 3: ALIVE IN NEW YORK CITY
*** Talented L.A. composer Aaron Peterson takes his musical play to Broadway, only to see it highjacked by big-shot producers and a ruthless primadonna. Devine Destinies

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On Amazon: The list author says: "Here is my list of the Best Chica Lit Books of all time by smart and funny Latinas"

1. Operation Familia by Donna Del Oro

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"Humor, drama, and adventure all rolled into one hot novel with a spicy Latina heroine"

A romantic comedy-SONYA'S MIDLIFE CRISIS, the story of a midlife crisis and the woman who needed it. Look for it here

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A contemporary spy-mystery--A BODYGUARD OF LIES, the first in a series about FBI agent, Jake Bernstein, who goes undercover to catch a ruthless, dangerous spy with neo-Nazi links. Look for it here

I just signed the contract for my romantic spy-mystery, A BODYGUARD OF LIES, with Musa Publishing. I love spy mysteries and thrillers (Have you seen the film, THE DEBT?) and have always wanted to write one. This is it! This contemporary story features a Jewish-American FBI agent, Jacob Bernstein, who goes undercover to investigate an American grandmother. She may or may not be a notorious Nazi spy that caused the deaths of thousands during WW II. I did a lot of research into the FBI and MI5, as well as on-site research in Ireland and Germany.

This book may develop into a series with "Lies" as the catch-phrase and Jake Bernstein (named after my grandson and stepfather)as our hero. He's a wonderful hero and I guess I'll follow him wherever he takes me.

This brand-new ebook/print publisher, Musa Publishing, feature high-quality fiction from international authors. Check them out.

BORN TO SING is about the 25-year love story of two opera singers from opposite sides of the track. For them, their opera careers are their lives...but is it truly?  Does their love and passion for each other supercede even their careers?  Take a peek into the world of Grand Opera and see what it's really like--the sacrifices, the demands, the competition. Do two talented singers have to abandon true love in order to find the Holy Grail of opera, performing in the world's great opera houses?  Or does true love win out?  

BORN TO SING is now available through www.devinedestinies.com!  Buy it now and transport yourself to the world of high-class entertainment!"

 

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awardThe Latino Book and Family Festival, Cal State U, Los Angeles
--October 9-10, 2010

I received a Second Place Award for my book, OPERATION FAMILIA, in the Romantic Comedy category of the Latino Books into Movies Awards, presented by actor Edward James Olmos, founder of Latino Literacy Now. I was honored and thrilled! In the photo are the other winners of the eight categories, ranging from mystery-suspense to children's illustrated book to romantic comedy. Mr. Olmos began this awards contest; 2010 was the first year that these awards have been presented. Judges included agents, screenwriters, directors and producers from the Hollywood film industry. One of the award-winning books has already been optioned for a movie.

It's gratifying to be validated in this way.

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Evening with
An Evening with the Authors

the Los Angeles Latino Book & Family Festival

Saturday, October 9, 2010
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Latino Festival

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INTERVIEWS & ARTICLES

03.16.2010 Interview by author Sandra Lopez

01.26.2010 Interviewed by author Loucinda McGary

09.2009 Interviewed by author Sandra Lopez

04.09.09 My interview with Sandra Lopez

Check out author Sandra Lopez' spotlight of my novel, OPERATION FAMILIA, on her online book club website: www.sandra-lopez.info

Tour Group Photo

07.08.08 - Our Globus Tour of Switzerland

s05.07.08 - Latina Author, Donna del Oro, Supports Scholarships for Latina College Students at University of California, Davis
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PHOTOS

The Sierra Belles, a double quartet from the Sierra Gold Chorus, visited my booksigning at the Galleria in Roseville on Feb. 12, 2011, and gave me a singing Valentine. They're a wonderful "Sweet Adelines" chorus with beautiful harmony, happy faces and great costumes. They attracted quite a crowd, including a cute little girl named Sienna. Thank you, Sierra Belles!

The Sierra Belles, a double quartet from the Sierra Gold Chorus, showed up at my Feb. 12th booksigning to give me a singing Valentine. Don't they look great in their sparkly costumes? And they sing like angels, too!

 

Hawaii Trip 2010

Hawaii Trip 1

My sisters, daughter, niece and I took Grandma Tillie to Hawaii for a week-long cruise. 3 1/2 generations of family females had fun in the sun and surf, and visited the four biggest islands. We hope to make this "women's only" outing a new tradition every year!

Hawaii Trip 2

Hawaii Trip 3

We took Marylou's Guided Tours in Hilo, Hawaii. Marylou did a great job showing us around her adopted hometown. The parks were teeming with sea turtles and black lava-sand beaches, the waterfalls were lovely, and she showed us a part of Hilo that many tourists never get to see. Then it was back to our ship! Mahalo, Marylou! We won't forget you!

 

July 2008 booksigning

"Getting support and help from my daughter, Leigh, and fellow authors, Loucinda McGary and Brenda Novak, make venturing into this writing business all the more worthwhile. Thanks, Leigh, Cindy and Brenda!"

Donna and Leigh

Loucinda, Donna and Brenda

May 2008 Venice

A fantastic Mediterranean cruise with my Silicon Valley cousins, Linda and Frank Rodriguez, my sister Gloria, and my husband Joe begins with an equally fantastic meal along a side canal in Venice. It doesn't get any better than this.

Venice

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Blogs

09.09 Making Light of Serious Stuff - As posted on RomanceJunkies.com

Links

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