Donna DeMaio Hunt, author, educator, and counselor, has written the Idol Inspiration Series including Reaching Out to the Stars; American Idol Dreams, and Just a Small Town Girl. She also has written the Childhood Struggles Series, featuring The Sapphire Ring, Phoebe, I Don't Want to Go, and Two Homes are Better Than One. Her most recent series on Social Emotional Learning features Unique, Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda, Love is Love and My Favorite Place. Donna is also the author of Who Would do That?, a satirical fiction piece, as well as I Love You Mom!, a Mother/Daughter tribute.

Donna has a MA in Counseling Psychology, A CAGS in School Counseling and is a licensed Guidance and School Adjustment Counselor, all levels. She is also a certified pre-school teacher and has worked with preschool aged children in a private setting for 11 years.

"Ten years after the release of my debut memoir, a book that revisited the roots of my passion, music and writing, I realized that there is so much more to my journey! Just like those who have helped define my purpose, I am passionate about teaching inspiration, the very thing that I have experienced through growth and the world around me. Inspiring our youth is so important in the world we live in. Whether it be through music or writing, it's important to guide them to be strong, live their truth, find their magic, and share their shine."