Welcome! I'm Donna Doyon Gilbert, the writer behind all of the books you'll find here.

Some books are published under my former married name, while others are written under the pen name Lea Anderson. That's intentional.

Like many people, I have a wide range of interests, curiosities, and creative passions. Some days I'm fascinated by the stories, people, and traditions that shaped our world. Other days I'm exploring personal growth, self-discovery, and the meaningful lessons hidden within everyday life.

Rather than trying to fit everything under a single label, I chose to create separate author identities that make it easier for readers to find the books that interest them most.

Lea Anderson writes engaging nonfiction books for curious young readers, exploring holidays, traditions, history, and the people behind them.

Donna Doyon writes reflective and inspirational stories that encourage readers to look deeper, think differently, and discover the wisdom often hidden in ordinary moments.

To me, this approach represents something larger than a publishing decision.

We are all multi-faceted people. Yet it's easy to accept labels that make us feel smaller than we are—leader or follower, creative or practical, teacher or student. The truth is that most of us are far more complex than any single description can capture.

By Lantern Light Books is my invitation to embrace curiosity, explore new ideas, and make room for every part of who you are.

After all, some stories help us better understand the world.

Others help us better understand ourselves.

Both journeys are worth taking.