
Things changed when Donna got a little sick and decided to consult a local doctor. With a close family and a couple of kids eventually coming into the picture, Donna seemed set to continue her existence as a member of the coastal Newfoundland community.


And she was pretty satisfied spending her days putting worms on hooks. The author grew up in a community whose economy is directly tied to cod fishing.ĭonna was herself initially integrated into the fishing industry. The author has been praised for writing real stories about real people dealing with real problems.ĭonna was born in 1956 in Newfoundland, specifically at the beaches.

Donna Morrissey is a Canadian author that has won numerous awards for her books which are set in the coastal Newfoundland Communities.
