Donna L. Zeller

Dzeller31@gmail.com

Home Page (Fiction Books, Mystery, Drama, and Adventure for Ages 8 to 14):  http://donnaleezeller.wixsite.com/dzellerwriter

Home Page (Organizational Theory Research)

http://zellerdonna.wixsite.com/books-and-articles

Penn State University – World Campus

2013 -  Master’s Degree in Human Resources Employee Relations

Areas of Concentration: Collective Bargaining and Labor Law

Penn State University – World Campus

2010 - BS Organizational Leadership

Fiction books, mystery, young adult genre

Contributing author for mystery anthologies

Business research topics; i.e. organizational theories, business processes.

Fiction Books

 The 30th Street Neighbors

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​The 30^th Street friends, Brandon, Jessie, Terri, Gabbie, Matthew and Antonio, set up a computer to send signals far into the universe.  Initially, they think that a return signal is a mistake.  But when they test their model, they are assured that they are receiving live communications from a great distance.  Shortly after receiving that first signal, they are contacted by Ivan and Tatyana from Russia; and Aba and Abeni from Algiers.  They, too, are working on a similar model.  Together, the group continues to improve the process. 

Later, they would smile as they thought of those initial transmissions.  At the time, they thought that they were so sophisticated in their design.  Eventually. they travel past the deep abyss of stars to meet Acamar, Nusakar, and Nukasar.  Even now, they continue to honor their promise, made on that first voyage, not to share the information or their experiences with anyone.  They were concerned with how it might be used.

The 30th Street Neighbors: The Next Journey

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After graduating from prestigious universities, Brandon, Jessie, Terri, Gabbie, Matthew, and Antonio find themselves back in the small town where they grew up.  Ivan, Tatyana, Aba and Abeni also return to their hometowns in Russia and Algeria.  Though it was not planned, each one had selected a career path that will allow them to continue their work with Acamar, Nusakar, and Nukasar.  In this next journey, they learn that their planets are about to change.  Another planet, initially thought to be a fierce enemy, will be instrumental in the outcome of those changes.

The 30th Street Neighbors: The Mirage

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Their quest to find orbital paths that offered sufficient heat and light was challenging.  When one was found, there were additional problems as each planet brought with it a new life form.  Some managed; others didn’t.  Atmospheres, for supporting all kinds of life forms, were complicated.  For the most part, they were being artificially generated.   And, most forms of communication had been converted to a common format.  However, The 30th Street Neighbors never expected to have to develop a mirage for their new home planet.  That mirage would guarantee their safety and the safety of others more than once….. 

The 30th Street Neighbors:  The Stowaways

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Initially, there was frequent communication between the Ion - Ipsocon planets and Planet #77.   Regardless of the danger that intercepted signals could bring, there were standing orders to continue the communications for as long as possible.  However, no one noticed that the signals had slowly diminished over time.  Unfortunately, it had been a long, long time since there had been anything; not even so much as a ping. 

The 30th Street Neighbors:  An Unbelievable Discovery

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As planned, Marie Christine and Jessie began their investigation into what happened to the missing transport units.  They had already confirmed that the navigation system had failed on Marie Christine’s unit that had launched from Earth.  They also concluded that failure was due to a sudden impact. Whether that impact was on purpose or just the accidental collision with a space object was not proved or disproved.   For now, that was a mystery. 

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Based on images from Planet #77, they were able to identify that Marie Christine’s transport unit was not the only one in the area; there had been others at about the same time.  Marie Christine and Jessie vowed to find out what happened to them. Their hope was that at least some survived. 

Times were changing; and with that, there was a renewed sense of adventure; with exciting paths to explore.  What had been considered long distance travel had become routine. Now, longer journeys into uncharted areas were being planned.  Henri, along with Brandon, Matthew, Nukasar, Reon and Eoni, were determined to upgrade the current tracking system to improve safety for travel into those mysterious, far away areas.

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The Cherokee Warrior and the Tigress Princess​

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That beautiful, warm day, Little White Tail was riding his pony, Strawberry, on a path along the river.  Normally the well-trained pony listened to his commands; however, today was different.  Strawberry, perhaps sensing a desire for adventure in Little White Tail, rode way past the fallen tree.  Taisha, who was picking raspberries along that same path, didn’t hear the horse and rider until they almost knocked her over.  Their chance meeting would evolve into a discovery of a mystery that began with their ancestors and would continue with their children.

A New Promise

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​The story is about the migration of the Quakers from England to Pennsylvania, parts of New Jersey and Delaware.  The characters, Hannah, Patience and Tom are the children of Quaker settlers who arrive in the New World around the 1600s.  Delaware Indian boys named Po-Na-Kah-Ko-Wah, Machk and Ahanu befriend them.  This is a tale of their friendships, hardships and adventures.

Nella's Attic Auction

​Available at: https://www.amazon.com/Nellas-Attic-Auction-Donna-Zeller/dp/1413749070

The main character, Brandon, is a pediatrician whose wife died shortly after their daughter, Marge, was born. The story begins with Marge as a young adult who has followed in her father's footsteps. Now that he has his daughter to take over the practice, Brandon decides to take a few weeks off to spend some time with his family and friends. During Brandon's visit, Nella mentions that she would like to sell some of the junk in her attic. Brandon offers to get a group together to help her with the chore. The auction is set for Memorial Day weekend. While going through an old trunk in the attic, Nella notices a letter that was written to her. Thinking it curious that it appeared to have never been opened, she is hesitant about looking at the contents. The letter, along with a mysterious chain of events, ultimately changes her life.

The Mystery Trip

​​Available at: http://self.gutenberg.org/wplbn0003638005-the-mystery-trip-by-zeller-donna.aspx

​To celebrate Brandon's birthday, his parents plan a 'train ride' party.  The train's engineer, Buck, has ridden the track for most of his life.  this excursion was to be his last; he had plans to retire.  Not long after they begin their journey through the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, the old familiar track begins to change.  With all the excitement of the party, not everyone is aware of what is happening.  Those who do notice don't say anything.  Their encounter with the strangers who have accidentally caused the fiasco leads to numerous adventures.  In their quest to return everything to the way it was, Buck, Brandon, Matthew, and Jessi, along with their dogs, Moxie and Bull, find themselves partnered with some strange visitors!

Research

-Organizational Management in the Hybrid (Virtual Offsite / Traditional 'Brick and Mortar' Office)     Transnational Organization

-Organizational Design: The Hybrid (Virtual Offsite / Traditional 'Brick and Mortar') Transnational Organization

-Social Issues in the Corporate Sector: Drug Abuse in the Workplace

-The Hybrid Work Environment: The Business Process Argument for Adapting Organizational Structure

-The Retail Industry: Expanding in the Global Market

-The Influence of Economic Geography on Transnational Organizations

-United States: Disabilities and Workforce Diversity

-United States: Independent Contractor vs. Entrepreneurial Status

-Noncustodial fathers: The Impact of Income Level on Child Support Payments

-Cosmopolitan Leadership: A Leadership Model for Virtual Corporations

-Evaluating a Virtual Work Teams Program

-Small Businesses and Unionization

-Defining Job Content in a Small Business

-Global Employee Relations: Home and Host Country Effects

-Human Resource Management Research Methods in Multinational Corporations

-Domestic Workers in the U.S.: Is There a Need for Reform?

-Moving Organizational Knowledge Into the Future

-Global Crisis Management: The Transnational Model of Multinational Organizations