the author
Donovan as an Author is non-traditional. His aim is to activate the readers imagination & take them on a journey of self discovery. No matter the topic, Donovan desires for the reader to see themself within the stories shared as he provides insight & practical application with the ultimate end being enlightenment. -
PUBLICATIONS
Before The I Do
Are you my happily ever after ?
A Relationship Readiness Guide
Before you say “I do,” there’s a more important question: Are you truly ready for who you’re becoming?
In this honest and introspective guide, Donovan Dee Donnell challenges the conventional approach to relationships by shifting the focus from “finding the one” to becoming the one. With a blend of spiritual insight, emotional wisdom, and practical reflection, Before the "I Do" helps readers confront the silent habits, fears, and unresolved patterns that shape how they show up in love.
This is not a book about romance—it’s a book about readiness, identity, and responsibility. Whether you're single, dating, or considering marriage, this guide invites you to do the inner work that builds lasting connection.
“Marriage doesn’t fix who you are—it magnifies it. Heal first. Love better.”
$21
Evolving the entrepreneur
The Premeditated Assault on Stagnation
From Hustler to Wholeness
What if your business wasn’t just a brand—but a reflection of your soul?
In Evolving the Entrepreneur, Donovan Dee Donnell calls out the burnout of hustle culture and offers a new model for success: one rooted in identity, wholeness, and spiritual alignment. Drawing from his own entrepreneurial journey, Donovan guides readers through the emotional, mental, and relational evolution required to grow with your business—rather than be consumed by it.
This book is for creators, coaches, and leaders who refuse to trade their peace for productivity. It’s a manual for soul-centered entrepreneurship—where purpose leads, and profit follows.
“Success isn’t what you build. It’s who you become while building it.”
$14
coming soon!
The Stripped Club
Lost it all, trying to gain it all, wondering if it was all worth it.
The Stripped Club is a raw, reflective, and redemptive memoir that pulls back the curtain on Donovan Dee Donnell’s former life as a male exotic dancer — not for shock, but for truth. It’s a deeply personal journey through performance, identity, seduction, and survival — and the emotional cost of living for external validation while your inner world slowly collapses.
This isn’t just a story about the club — it’s a story about the lies we wear, the masks we strip away, and the environments that shape who we think we have to be.
Through vivid storytelling, hard-won insight, and soul-baring honesty, Donovan invites readers to explore:
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The intersection of masculinity, sexuality, and self-worth
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How performance becomes a coping mechanism for pain
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The difference between being wanted and being known
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The silent trauma of being objectified and emotionally disconnected
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The process of reclaiming purpose after living in survival mode
The Stripped Club is more than a confession — it’s a mirror for anyone who’s ever felt trapped in the role they were applauded for, and a roadmap back to self after being commodified, overlooked, or spiritually numb.