D. S. Marsh - Author
(Donna Marsh)
Where quiet truth meets gentle mystery and the unexplained.
From real stories of unseen influence to cozy mysteries and paranormal journeys, these are tails of what lingers just beneath the surface. Welcome!
About D. S. Marsh
D. S. Marsh (pen name of Donna Marsh) writes across the worlds of nonfiction, cozy mystery, and the paranormal, weaving together quiet truths, gentle intrigue, and the unexplained. Her work explores what lies just beneath the surface of everyday life, whether through real stories of unseen influence, small-town mysteries filled with secrets, or supernatural tales where hidden worlds brush against our own.She is the author of Guardians of the Gate, a paranormal series centered on a family bound to protect an ancient interdimensional gateway and the forces that threaten to break through. Alongside her fiction, she is also the creator of The Quiet Ones nonfiction series, which celebrates the quiet strength and lasting impact of ordinary people whose stories might otherwise go unheard.Drawn from an early age to both storytelling and the mysteries of real life, Donna grew up fascinated by ghost stories, unsolved questions, and the subtle tension of what lingers just out of sight. That lifelong curiosity now shapes her writing style, blending warmth and wonder, shadow and sincerity, with characters and stories that linger long after the final page.Over the years, she has worn many hats as mother, newsletter writer, editor, and conference organizer, but storytelling has always been her constant. Through critique groups and writer’s organizations, she has refined her craft and deepened her love of character-driven narratives, whether rooted in truth, cozy intrigue, or the paranormal.Now writing full-time, D. S. Marsh invites readers into stories where quiet lives hold great power, small towns harbor secrets, and the unseen is never far away.
Books
Featured NonfictionThe Quiet Ones:
Stories of Unseen GreatnessThe First Book in the Quiet Ones Series
True stories of quiet strength, overlooked lives, and the extraordinary impact of ordinary people. The Quiet Ones celebrates those whose influence is rarely loud but deeply lasting. These are stories of resilience, compassion, and the kind of power that doesn’t seek the spotlight.
Coming in 2026
NonfictionThe Quiet Ones:
Whispers of InfluenceThe Second Book in the Quiet Ones Series
A moving collection of true stories that reveal how quiet lives shape the world in unseen ways. Whispers of Influence honors overlooked strength, steady courage, and the silent acts that leave lasting impact. These are the stories of those who change lives without seeking the spotlight.
Guardians of the Gate: Book One – Jason
A seemingly ordinary family is secretly bound by blood and oath to protect an ancient inter-dimensional gateway. As strange events ripple through their quiet town, buried secrets, supernatural threats, and shifting loyalties rise to the surface. Jason Storm is about to learn that his family’s legacy is far more dangerous, and far more real, than he ever imagined.
Coming in 2026
The gate calls again. This time, it’s Daniel Storm’s turn to stand watch.
The Bee's Tell No Lies - Coming in 2026
A brand-new cozy mystery series, The Wilhelmina Tell Mysteries, is currently in development, featuring small-town charm, layered secrets, and sleuthing with heart. These stories trade shadowed gateways for coffee shops, community ties, and puzzles hiding in plain sight, with just enough danger to keep the pages turning.
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