Donna's first book, The Bury Road Girls, was inspired by her grandchildren's fascination with her childhood stories. More Adventures with the Bury Road Girls was equally inspired by her grandchildren, but also by the hundreds of children she met at schools, libraries, fairs, and museums where she went to do readings from her first book. She was thrilled by the interest and devotion of her young fans and adults too, especially those who were connected to the land and shared memories of a simpler time. Since retiring from a career in post secondary education, Donna has remained busy with writing, family time, and refugee resettlement. Donna and her husband live in Owen Sound along the shore of Georgian Bay, a body of water she loves. They worked with the Alliance Church in that city to successfully help eleven Eritreans resettle in Canada. She's thrilled with the generosity of Grey/Bruce counties and their welcoming spirit to these new residents.
