SPEAK UP TALK RADIO

Hi Everyone, 

I hope that you'll take a few minutes maybe even 30, to listen to my podcast Interview with 

SPEAK UP TALK RADIO.

Click the link below to listen. Can also be found on Itunes.

The topic of the Interview not only talks about my books that I have written, but the Topic of Teen Suicide with my books 

HELP ME! and Talk To ME

http://www.speakuptalkradio.com/donna-zadunajsky-speaks-up/

Kindle Countdown Days!

HELP ME! and Talk To Me will be dicounted to .99 cents starting today September 17th to September 25th.

A novella about a boy named Mick and his struggles with life. His parent’s divorce and a friend’s suicide make his world unbearable. Each “cut” has a deeper meaning. A cry for help.
“I spin my dad’s Ruger SP101 revolver on the wood floor of my bedroom. Sometimes, just to see what it feels like, I place the tip of the gun against my temple, but I never once pull the trigger. NO!”
“I’m more into the slice of the blade against my skin and the blood running down my arm.”
“It relieves so much pressure.”
“And I can breathe, again…”

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B074WDCMV9

FANS OF THIRTEEN REASONS WHY

If you're a fan of Thirteen Reasons Why then HELP ME! and Talk To Me are two books you should read.

The books are about the struggles that TEENS go through when they don't think that parents can relate. It's the thoughts of SUICIDE that course through their veins when they think there's no one to talk to or no one to HELP them!

But we're here and we'll listen to every word you have to say! 

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B074WDCMV9                     http://www.amazon.com/dp/B074XM57CC

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007I0I1L0

TALK TO ME

Reviewed by Vernita Naylor for Readers' Favorite As a teenager in high school, this should be the best time of your life. In high school there is so much to explore and experience, from parties and hanging out with your friends to discovering a new outlook on your future, but instead this can also be the scariest, most uncertain, and lowest time of a teenager’s life. Talk To Me: HELP ME! Book 2 by Donna M. Zadunajsky deals with the essence of the social issues that affect the life of a teenager. While this is a true account of the lives that our teenagers are living today, when reading this book parents must be aware that some of the material is for mature audiences. Carly Boyles feels that her world is falling apart. Her friend, Mick Connors, is a cutter. Taylor Ryans is her ex-boyfriend who not only caused a wedge between her and her best friend, Staci Garrison, but he's also a rapist. Carly discovered that not only did he rape her, but he raped her best friend, Staci, who later hanged herself. What should she do? Who will be his next victim? Who should she tell? Should she keep what she knows to herself? Would they believe her or blame her? So many questions and conflicting emotions are running through Carly’s mind and body; what would you do? This book brings to light the epidemic affecting our children and youth every day. It has been estimated that within their personal circle a teenager is aware of at least one teen living a depressed existence or a life full of anxiety. Of those within the same circle that have either thought of or have attempted suicide, some succeed. According to healthychildren.org, at least 90% of the 15-24-year-olds that commit suicide experience some type of mental illness, behavior or alcohol, drug, sexual or physical abuse problems. Despite the traumatic accounts contained in this book, I'm glad that Donna M. Zadunajsky is continuing her efforts to bring these horrific details to the forefront. Readers will also find some questions and resources that they can use immediately to help one deal with the after-effects of rape.

SILVER MEDAL AWARD

I opened my front this morning and found a cardboard box 

with this inside.

 AN ACCOMPLISHMENT TO BE PROUD OF...

Thirteen Reasons Why

I read this a couple of years ago and fell in love with the book. It was so heartwrenching that it never left my mind, but it was also a book that got me to start writing about the kids in school today. 

Kids that think their life isn't worth living anymore. As parents, we have so much going on in our lives that we are sometimes too busy to see what is going on in their life. We're too busy to stop, listen, and talk to our children. 

Suicide is real and we must not hide it from the world. Children, teenagers, and adults. It doesn't matter what the age. It's out there and it's happening to people we know and love. If someone seems like there is something bothering them, it's probably because there is. Find a way to let them know that you are there for them. That you will listen.

If you haven't read the book, I suggest that you do. If you have Netflix, you can also watch the new Netflix original series that was made of the book. I will tell you this much, make sure the box of kleenex is sitting near you because you will need it. 

It was so good, and it would be nice to see a second season to the series.

https://smile.amazon.com/Jay-Asher-Thirteen-Reasons-Why/dp/B007RGYXOO

A MUST READ!

APRIL is Sexual Assault Awareness Month 

and TALK TO ME is the highlight of the post. 

Click on the link to see what 

Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers 

had to say about my latest book and why it 

became the book for April's topic.

http://insatiablereaders.blogspot.com/2017/04/april-is-saam-talk-to-me-by-donna-m.html

HELP ME! Review

"Donna M. Zadunajsky"
"CreateSpace (2016)"
"ISBN 9781522742456"
"Reviewed by Emily Sutton (age 16) for Reader Views (02/17)"

"“Help Me!” by Donna M. Zadunajsky is the story of thirteen-year-old Mick and his struggles with" "life. He seems like an average teenager but he’s going through quite a bit. His parents are divorced and Mick is angry with his mom. Mick’s best friend Ray committed suicide because he was constantly bullied about being gay, and he couldn’t take it anymore. After Ray’s suicide, Mick went to live with his dad to get away from the bullies and make a fresh start. Mick deals with his pressures by cutting himself. He says it relieves the pressure so he can breathe again."

"Layla is Mick’s best friend. When she notices that Mick starts posting sad messages on his social media accounts she is really not sure what to do, but she ends up telling her mother, who thinks Mick may be suicidal. Layla’s mom steps in and informs people about what is going on with Mick. Because of her interference, Mick and Layla end up having a fight. Layla is worried. Will Mick get the help he needs?"

"This book covers a lot of things that teens go through in today’s hi-tech world. There is so much pressure coming at us from every angle that I’m guessing many parents don’t even know what is going on with their kids. I know some people at school who have been bullied; it seems everyone has been at some point and to some degree. It’s not so hard to imagine being overwhelmed by it – kids are so cruel. It is hard to imagine being so depressed that you want to hurt yourself, but it is a real issue and as the author says in the book, suicide ranks as one of the top three causes of deaths in teenagers and young adults."

"“Help Me!” was hard to read because it really told the truth directly and was actually in your face. The voices of Mick and Layla were very clear. Mick didn’t hold back his feelings and you could really feel his despair. The characters are authentic, genuine, and totally believable."

"I recommend “Help Me!” by Donna M. Zadunajsky to all teenagers because I think it is good book to raise awareness about current teen-age social issues. I give it five stars. The author also includes" "valuable information in the front of the book about where to get help and it’s clear she did a lot of research."

SCARRED

Too many burns scarred my heart. I feel lost at times, but then again,  I don't feel anything at all...

NEW RELEASE

TALK TO ME is now available in audiobook.

http://www.audible.com/pd/Teens/Talk-to-Me-Audiobook/B01N7YJIQF

Lonely Souls

To all the Lonely Souls, you are not alone...

I will give you my hand to hold and my ear to listen. Now, you just need to make the next move.

New Website - Donna M. Zadunajsky

New Website  - Donna M. Zadunajsky

ME

I'm tired of hiding behind the ME everyone sees, 

when 

I just want to be ME...

HELP ME! Book 1

A novella about a boy named Mick and his struggles with life. His parent’s divorce and a friend’s suicide make his world unbearable. Each “cut” has a deeper meaning. A cry for help.
“I spin my dad’s Ruger SP101 revolver on the wood floor of my bedroom. Sometimes, just to see what it feels like, I place the tip of the gun against my temple, but I never once pull the trigger. NO!”
“I’m more into the slice of the blade against my skin and the blood running down my arm.”
“It relieves so much pressure.”

“And I can breathe again…”

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B019ZUNKBQ