Donna Morrissey is a highly acclaimed Canadian author and screenwriter, known for her compelling works that have earned her numerous awards in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Born and raised in Newfoundland, Morrissey has a deep connection to the coastal communities of the region, which serve as the backdrop for many of her novels. Her writing brings to life the struggles and triumphs of ordinary people, earning her praise for her realistic and engaging stories.
Morrissey has written six nationally bestselling novels, including "Sylvanus Now," which was shortlisted for the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize. She has also been recognized for her screenwriting, earning a Gemini nomination for best writing for the film "Clothesline Patch." Morrissey's work has been translated into several different languages, making her fiction accessible to readers around the world.
In addition to her novels, Morrissey has also written a children's book, "Cross Katie Kross," which was illustrated by her daughter, Bridget. Raised in The Beaches, a small fishing outport in Newfoundland & Labrador, Morrissey now resides in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Her upbringing in a small coastal community has greatly influenced her writing, and she continues to draw inspiration from the people and places of Newfoundland and Labrador.