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What began as notes written in a journal, has evolved into a collection of transformational books for Pahoia’s accidental author Kim Donaldson.

Kim, who writes under the pen name Kimaya, whole-heatedly believes in the power of personal development and has brought this focus to her books – including the two aimed at children and teenagers being launched today.

In an earlier era, Kim’s focus on living a wholesome life, in balance with nature, would have had her described as a ‘hippie’.
But call her ideas what you want, she is only interested in those who want to hear her positive message of being true to yourself.

“My writing aims to open the inner door and help people remember who they are.”

Kim talks with passion about her mission, bubbling over with excitement as she recalls the glowing response her books have had.

“The feedback I get is magnificent – I aim to help people realise who they are.

“You are not just your name, your identity or your job. You are so much more than that.”

For Kim, the journey into publishing began 15 years ago when she started jotting down notes in a journal.

“I began journaling and just emptying out my head. I opened the inner deep door and would clear out all my thoughts and true feelings.”

After a writing session, she would read her notes as if picking up someone else’s book.

“It was like wow, where did that come from?”

Kim began sharing her writing with members of her reiki class, who encouraged her to share more, eventually prompting her to publish.

As mother of two teenage boys Kim noticed how young people were responding to her writing so she has written new books aimed at younger readers.

She says the emphasis on empowerment encourages teens to take responsibility for their choices in the face of distractions.

Beyond her writing, Kim strives to live a life connected to nature, growing the family fruit and vegetables and looking after the chooks laying eggs on their rural property.

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