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Donald Fatute

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in Cincinnati, The United States

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Fiction, Horror, Children's

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Donald Fatute is the author of Just a Nobody, a character-driven story that blends humor with hard truths about growing up and finding your footing in the world.

Raised in the Midwest, Fatute draws from real experiences to explore themes of family, faith, loyalty, and the moments when endurance gives way to resolve. His writing reflects an understanding that humor often surfaces alongside hardship, especially in stories shaped by adversity.

Focused on emotional honesty rather than spectacle, his stories give voice to characters who feel overlooked or out of place…until they discover the courage to stand tall in their own way.

Just a Nobody is his first published book.

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	Just A Nobody by Donald Fatute (Goodreads Author), Matt Smith (Illustrator) 4.53 avg rating — 96 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Free Audible codes are available for my book Just A Nobody!

If you’re interested, feel free to comment here or send me a private message. I have codes for both US and UK listeners available...while supplies last.

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