Comments on: Donna Marrin

By: Betty Tyrrell

Betty Tyrrell — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:33:21 +0000

Hi Donna, I just read ‘Together Again’ and I’m stunned. The description of her reaction to Pete entering the kitchen is sheer brilliance and the masterful building of the fear and suspense has me speechless with envy. What a craftsperson you are. Don’t dare to tell me you haven’t been published, but I do want to know where I can buy more of your work. Sincerly, Betty

By: Betty Tyrrell

Betty Tyrrell — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:23:36 +0000

Hi Donna- is there no end to your talents? I read a couple of your pieces and one or two poems and I’m filled with envy that you can evoke such emotion. I’m not going to read any more. It’s bad enough at our meetings, when I have to suffer being exposed to the vast pool of talent around the table, and I feel the sinking in the pit of my belly as my turn to ‘expose’ myself draws nearer. As a writer I cannot help but relate to your account of letting the latest baby go ‘out there’. I am about to release my precious infant to the cruel world of critics, but who knows? There may be some positive feedback to- which brings me another relevant point- are we critiquing each others’ work enough in our group? I notice the couple of writer’s stories I read didn’t have any comments, even though they have been posted for quite a while. Let’s hope the reason is we’re all too busy writing!! Once again, you have my admiration and thanks for such entertaining, innovative and clever writing!

By: Susan Morris

Susan Morris — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:19:44 +0000

Loved this story the first time I read it and I loved it again! Besides, it makes me somewhat “famous” too! Love, Sue (the nextdoor neighbour)