“Then Write a Book.” Meet Author Donna Nucci

Donna Nucci had been carrying the idea for The Penny for years. A nurse, mother, and lifelong storyteller, Donna spent much of her life listening closely to other people’s stories — their losses, their families, their turning points. But after experiencing profound grief of her own, she began to look differently at the story she had been holding onto. Then came a simple challenge: write the book. So she did. Donna shares the experiences that shaped her, the loss that changed her, and the moment she finally gave herself permission to become an author. The Penny is forthcoming from Koehler Books May 2027.